Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Waltham, MN, one of them within 25. The closest is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, 25 miles away: a certificate that takes 9 weeks.
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Rochester, MN · #2 in Minnesota (67/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
Phlebotomy Certificate
See South Central College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
NIACC Campus (Activity Center 106), Mason City, IA · #2 in Iowa (83/100)
Phlebotomy
North Iowa Area Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 25 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 39 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 49 | Non-credit course | tuesdays 5-7 pm | 100 hr |
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 Waltham, MN:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, about 25 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program takes 9 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
Yes. North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), South Central College (ASCP PBT) and North Iowa Area Community College (ASCP PBT).
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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