Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Pinola
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Pinola, MS. The closest is Hinds Community College in Jackson, 34 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $500 (Pearl River Community College). The shortest is Jones College's 8 weeks certificate.
Phlebotomists in Mississippi earned a median of $36,290 a year ($17 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $8,940 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Mississippi's 1,200 phlebotomists earned between $30,940 and $38,820.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists five hospitals within 25 miles of Pinola, MS:
Simpson General Hospital CahMendenhall · 14 miles
Magee General HospitalMagee · 15 miles
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital CahPrentiss · 17 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Pinola, MS?
Hinds Community College in Jackson, about 34 miles away. Phlebotomy and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Pinola, MS?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $500 at Pearl River Community College to $900 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Pinola, MS?
Yes. Hinds Community College (Jackson, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Pinola, MS prepare you for certification?
One of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (NCCT NCPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Mississippi?
A median of $36,290 a year, or $17 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,200 phlebotomists in Mississippi. The national median was $45,230.