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Phlebotomy Classes Near Cobalt, MO

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Cobalt

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Cobalt, MO. The closest is Jefferson College in Hillsboro, 50 miles away: a non-credit course that takes less than 6 months. Published prices nearby start at $425 (Jefferson College). The shortest is St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7 weeks non-credit course.

0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$425lowest published cost
7 wkshortest program
$43,120median pay in Missouri

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Cobalt

74 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis

St. Louis (Brentwood Blvd), St. Louis, MO · #12 in Missouri (32/100)

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required
Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost
$995 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend

See Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis's program page: Phlebotomy Training

75 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis

Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis, MO · #11 in Missouri (32/100)

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required
Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost
$995 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Training

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Cobalt, MO, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO50Non-credit course26 wkYes$425
Shawnee Community CollegeUllin, IL63CertificateYes
John A. Logan CollegeCarterville, IL67Certificate16 wkYes
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL69Certificate8 wk80 hr
East Central CollegeUnion, MO73Certificate
St. Louis School of PhlebotomySt. Louis, MO74Non-credit course7 wk40 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. LouisSt. Louis, MO74Non-credit course$995
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. LouisSt. Louis, MO75Non-credit course$995
Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL87Certificate16 wkYes
BJC Medical Education CenterSt. Louis, MO87Non-credit course8 wk$1,000
St. Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO87Non-credit coursespring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28120 hr$775
St. Charles Adult and Community EducationSt. Charles, MO87Non-credit course8 wk$980
Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR96Certificate16 wkYes
West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegePaducah, KY96Certificate
Southeastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg, IL96Certificate16 wk

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Cobalt

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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Cobalt, MO:

  • Madison Medical Center Fredericktown · 5 miles
  • Parkland Health Center Farmington · 17 miles
  • Iron County Medical Center Pilot Knob · 20 miles
  • Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve · 23 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 Cobalt

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Cobalt, MO?

Jefferson College in Hillsboro, about 50 miles away. Phlebotomy takes less than 6 months and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Cobalt, MO?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $425 at Jefferson College to $1,000 at BJC Medical Education Center. 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 Cobalt, MO?

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without) takes 7 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Southwestern Illinois College (MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Cobalt, MO?

Yes. St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (St. Louis, evening and weekend), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Cobalt, MO prepare you for certification?

Seven of the 15 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Jefferson College (NHA CPT), Shawnee Community College (NCCT NCPT), John A. Logan College (ASCP PBT) and St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT), and others.

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.

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