20 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Highland Lake, NJ, three of them within 25. The closest is SUNY Orange (Orange County Community College) in Middletown, 19 miles away: a certificate that takes 15 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $800 (CDE Career Institute). The shortest is Northeast Medical Institute's 2 weeks non-credit course.
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$48,650median pay in New Jersey
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Highland Lake
Phlebotomists in New Jersey earned a median of $48,650 a year ($23 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $3,420 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of New Jersey's 5,230 phlebotomists earned between $45,690 and $50,080.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists five hospitals within 25 miles of Highland Lake, NJ:
- Chilton Medical Center Pompton Plains · 16 miles
- Newton Medical Center Newton · 20 miles
- Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus Denville · 20 miles
- Morristown Medical Center Morristown · 22 miles
- St Joseph's University Medical Center Paterson · 25 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 Highland Lake
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Highland Lake, NJ?
SUNY Orange (Orange County Community College) in Middletown, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy Course takes 15 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Highland Lake, NJ?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $800 at CDE Career Institute to $2,300 at City College of New York (CUNY) Continuing and Professional Studies. 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 Highland Lake, NJ?
Northeast Medical Institute's Phlebotomy Technician takes 2 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. CDE Career Institute (about 4 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Highland Lake, NJ?
Yes. Passaic County Community College (Paterson, evening), Bergen Community College (Paramus, evening) and SUNY Westchester Community College (Ossining, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 13 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Highland Lake, NJ prepare you for certification?
11 of the 20 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: SUNY Orange (Orange County Community College) (ASCP PBT), CDE Career Institute (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), Passaic County Community College (NHA CPT) and Bergen Community College (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in New Jersey?
A median of $48,650 a year, or $23 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,230 phlebotomists in New Jersey. The national median was $45,230.