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Phlebotomy Classes Near Saint Louis, MO

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

Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Saint Louis, MO, seven of them within 25. The closest is St. Louis School of Phlebotomy in St. Louis, 2 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 7 weeks with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $425 (Jefferson College).

7programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$425lowest published cost
7 wkshortest program
$43,120median pay in Missouri

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Saint Louis

4 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

4 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

21 miles

St. Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO · #4 in Missouri (64/100)

Phlebotomy Program (Health Occupations, non-credit)

Non-credit courseHybrid
Length
Spring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28, clinical rotation Apr 5-May 21; Summer 2027: coursework June 7-July 18, clinical rotation from late July
Hours
Online coursework (Canvas), mandatory Zoom sessions, two in-person lab days (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), then clinical rotation
Externship
120 hours
Published cost
$775 total (2027)
Schedule
Day

See St. Charles Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Program (Health Occupations, non-credit)

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Saint Louis, MO, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
St. Louis School of PhlebotomySt. Louis, MO2Non-credit course7 wk40 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. LouisSt. Louis, MO4Non-credit course$995
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. LouisSt. Louis, MO4Non-credit course$995
Southwestern Illinois CollegeEast St. Louis, IL9Certificate8 wk80 hr
BJC Medical Education CenterSt. Louis, MO12Non-credit course8 wk$1,000
St. Charles Adult and Community EducationSt. Charles, MO16Non-credit course8 wk$980
St. Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO21Non-credit coursespring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28120 hr$775
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO32Non-credit course26 wkYes$425
East Central CollegeUnion, MO41Certificate

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Saint Louis

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 17 hospitals within 25 miles of Saint Louis, MO, 13 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis · 2 miles
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis · 2 miles
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children Saint Louis · 2 miles
  • SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis Saint Louis · 3 miles
  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Saint Louis · 4 miles
  • St Louis-john Cochran VA Medical Center St. Louis · 4 miles
  • Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis · 6 miles
  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis · 9 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 Saint Louis

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Saint Louis, MO?

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy in St. Louis, about 2 miles away. 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without) takes 7 weeks and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Saint Louis, MO?

Published prices within 50 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 Saint Louis, MO?

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without) takes 7 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, MO prepare you for certification?

Three of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT), St. Charles Adult and Community Education (NHA CPT) and Jefferson College (NHA CPT).

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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