Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Sandy Hook
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Sandy Hook, MS. The closest is Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, 35 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $500 (Pearl River Community College). The shortest is Jones College's 8 weeks certificate.
12 credit hours (MLTS 104 Introduction to Phlebotomy, MLTS 105 Structure and Function of Body Systems, MLTS 151 Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum)
Externship
Three-week practicum at clinical affiliate hospitals, 8 hours a day, no weekends or holidays; affiliates include East Jefferson General, Ochsner, St; Tammany Parish, St; Bernard Parish, University Medical Center and West Jefferson Medical Center
Schedule
Day
State approval
Completers are eligible to take a national certification exam and become licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Sandy Hook, MS:
Marion General HospitalColumbia · 14 miles
Walthall County General Hospital CahTylertown · 19 miles
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Sandy Hook
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Sandy Hook, MS?
Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, about 35 miles away. Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Sandy Hook, MS?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $500 at Pearl River Community College to $3,305 at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. 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 Sandy Hook, MS?
Jones College's Phlebotomy (Certified Phlebotomy Technician career certificate) takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (11 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Sandy Hook, MS?
Yes. Baton Rouge Community College (Baton Rouge, evening), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Baton Rouge, evening) and Hinds Community College (Jackson, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Sandy Hook, MS prepare you for certification?
Three of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (NCCT NCPT), Baton Rouge Community College (NHA CPT) and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (ASCP PBT).
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.