Phlebotomist Certificate
CertificateHybrid
- Hours
- 16 credits
- Externship
- Required internship
- Published cost
- $3,817 total (2025-26)
- Schedule
- Day
Ridgewater College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomist Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes Near St. James, MN
The closest is Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, 64 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,095 (Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina). The shortest is Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's about 3 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
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$1,095lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest St. James
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Internship (PHLE 1500) clinical rotation
See South Central College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
82 miles
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Luverne Campus, Luverne, MN · #16 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Two semesters for the academic portion (full time); clinical by arrangement
- Hours
- 16 credits
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Externship (MDLT 2200, 4 credits), by arrangement
89 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Edina, Edina, MN · #13 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Certification Class
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- About 3 weeks (e.g., weekday morning class 9:00 AM-1:00 PM)
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction
- Published cost
- $1,095 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Read Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's requirements: Phlebotomy Certification Class
91 miles
Dakota County Technical College
DCTC Rosemount Campus, Rosemount, MN · #1 in Minnesota (71/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- 48-hour classroom portion within 6 weeks; 12-16 weeks overall
- Hours
- 48 classroom hours (4.0 CEUs)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $1,599 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Weekend
Open the Dakota County Technical College course details: Phlebotomy Technician
92 miles
North Iowa Area Community College
NIACC Campus (Activity Center 106), Mason City, IA · #2 in Iowa (83/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybridASCP PBT
- Length
- Tuesdays 5-7 pm, September 15 - November 3, 2026, then clinical practicum
- Hours
- 40 hours of online learning and in-person lab, plus 100 hours of clinical practicum
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Schedule
- Evening
North Iowa Area Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
95 miles
American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute)
American Indian OIC, Minneapolis, MN · #11 in Minnesota (33/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Length
- 12 weeks, Monday-Thursday
- Externship
- Hands-on clinical training
- Schedule
- Day
See American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute)'s program page: Phlebotomy
96 miles
Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis, MN · #12 in Minnesota (33/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Externship
- Lecture and practical training at HCMC
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College | Hutchinson, MN | 64 | Certificate | Yes | $3,817 | |
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 70 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Luverne, MN | 82 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 89 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 91 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 92 | Non-credit course | tuesdays 5-7 pm | 100 hr | |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 95 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 96 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 97 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 99 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 100 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | 60 hr | $1,450 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 100 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Career Pathways | Brooklyn Park, MN | 100 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near St. James
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 four hospitals within 25 miles of St. James, MN:
- Mayo Clinic Health System St. James St James · under a mile
- Madelia Health Madelia · 12 miles
- Sleepy Eye Medical Center Sleepy Eye · 21 miles
- New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm · 24 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 St. James
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to St. James, MN?
Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, about 64 miles away. Phlebotomist Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near St. James, MN?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,095 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina to $3,817 at Ridgewater 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 St. James, MN?
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's Phlebotomy Certification Class takes about 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis (about 3 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near St. James, MN?
Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina (Edina, evening and weekend), Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, weekend) and North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 6 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near St. James, MN prepare you for certification?
Six of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Central College (ASCP PBT), Dakota County Technical College (ASCP PBT), North Iowa Area Community College (ASCP PBT) and Saint Paul College (NHA CPT), and others.
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.
More Places Near St. James
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Madelia 11 mi
- Truman 14 mi
- Mountain Lake 15 mi
- Lake Crystal 22 mi
- Sleepy Eye 22 mi
- Sherburn 23 mi
- New Ulm 24 mi
- Fairmont 25 mi
- Springfield 25 mi
- Windom 26 mi
- Winnebago 27 mi
- Rapidan 28 mi
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