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Phlebotomy Classes Near Ponsford, MN

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

The closest is Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, 69 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. The shortest is Lake Superior College's starts every 8 weeks certificate.

0programs within 25 miles
0within 50 miles
$3,817lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Ponsford

78 miles

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Alexandria Campus, Alexandria, MN · #7 in Minnesota (52/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
Hours
9 credits (16 class hours per week)
Externship
Clinical Phlebotomy (MELT 1701) at an affiliating clinical site under direct supervision of a medical laboratory technician or technologist
Published cost
$230.06 per credit (2026-27)

See Alexandria Technical & Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

Every Program Within 148 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 148 miles of Ponsford, MN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMoorhead, MN69Certificate16 wkYes
Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria, MN78CertificateYes
Northland Community and Technical CollegeEast Grand Forks, MN102Certificate16 wk
Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN130CertificateYes$3,817
Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN148Certificate8 wk

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Ponsford

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 one hospital within 25 miles of Ponsford, MN:

  • St Josephs Area Health Services Park Rapids · 14 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 Ponsford

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Ponsford, MN?

Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, about 69 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes one semester and includes a clinical externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Ponsford, MN?

Lake Superior College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes starts every 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 148 miles. Minnesota State Community and Technical College (one semester) is next.

Which programs near Ponsford, MN prepare you for certification?

Two of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Minnesota State Community and Technical College (ASCP PBT) and Alexandria Technical & Community College (ASCP PBT).

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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