Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near Makinen, MN

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Makinen

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Makinen, MN. The closest is Lake Superior College in Duluth, 37 miles away: a certificate that takes starts every 8 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $690 (Anoka Technical College).

0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$690lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Makinen

161 miles

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park Campus, Brooklyn Park, MN · #3 in Minnesota (62/100)

Phlebotomy (CTS) / Phlebotomy Techniques with Clinical

Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBTAMT RPT
Length
About 3 months of classroom and clinical practice followed by an internship; as little as 5 months overall
Hours
56 hours of in-person instruction (5.8 CEUs)
Externship
60 hours
Published cost
$1,450 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Evening

Read Hennepin Technical College's requirements: Phlebotomy (CTS) / Phlebotomy Techniques with Clinical

Every Program Within 162 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 162 miles of Makinen, MN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN37Certificate8 wk
Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN151Non-credit course18 sessions$690
Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN160Non-credit course12 sessions$1,200
Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN161Non-credit course13 wk60 hr$1,450
North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN161Certificate32 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Makinen

Phlebotomists in Minnesota earned a median of $46,000 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $770 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Minnesota's 2,090 phlebotomists earned between $43,600 and $48,760.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Makinen, MN:

  • Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center Aurora · 12 miles
  • Essentia Health Virginia Virginia · 16 miles

Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.

Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Makinen

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Makinen, MN?

Lake Superior College in Duluth, about 37 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate takes starts every 8 weeks.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Makinen, MN?

Published prices within 162 miles run from $690 at Anoka Technical College to $1,450 at Hennepin Technical College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Makinen, MN?

Lake Superior College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes starts every 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 162 miles. Hennepin Technical College (about 3 months) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Makinen, MN?

Yes. Century College (White Bear Lake, evening) and Hennepin Technical College (Brooklyn Park, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Makinen, MN prepare you for certification?

Two of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Century College (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT) and Hennepin Technical College (ASCP PBT and AMT RPT).

How much do phlebotomists make in Minnesota?

A median of $46,000 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,090 phlebotomists in Minnesota. The national median was $45,230.

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