Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the county's center
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Barton County, MO. The closest is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education in Joplin, 29 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 10 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $890 (Franklin Technology Center Adult Education). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's 5 weeks certificate.
Phlebotomists in Missouri earned a median of $43,120 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,110 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Missouri's 1,890 phlebotomists earned between $36,530 and $46,970.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Barton County, MO:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Barton County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Barton County, MO?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education in Joplin, about 29 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Barton County, MO?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $890 at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education to $2,600 at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri. 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 Barton County, MO?
Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Ozarks Technical Community College (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Barton County, MO?
Yes. Franklin Technology Center Adult Education (Joplin, evening) and Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (Springfield, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Barton County, MO prepare you for certification?
Four of the ten programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Ozarks Technical Community College (ASCP PBT), Neosho County Community College (AMT RPT), Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT) and Johnson County Community College (ASCP PBT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Missouri?
A median of $43,120 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,890 phlebotomists in Missouri. The national median was $45,230.