Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Stafford
Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Stafford, NJ, three of them within 25. The closest is Ocean County College in Toms River, 20 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 12 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $2,149 (Rowan College at Burlington County).
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Stafford, NJ:
Southern Ocean Medical CenterManahawkin · under a mile
Community Medical CenterToms River · 20 miles
Deborah Heart and Lung CenterBrowns Mills · 24 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Stafford, NJ?
Ocean County College in Toms River, about 20 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certification takes 12 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Stafford, NJ?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $2,149 at Rowan College at Burlington County to $2,750 at Ocean County College. 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 Stafford, NJ?
Ocean County College's Phlebotomy Technician Certification takes 12 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. ACI Medical & Dental School (day: 14 weeks plus 180-hour internship) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Stafford, NJ?
Yes. Atlantic Cape Community College (Atlantic City, evening), Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) Adult Education (Medford, evening) and Rowan College at Burlington County (Mount Laurel, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Stafford, NJ prepare you for certification?
Seven of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Ocean County College (NHA CPT), Atlantic Cape Community College (NHA CPT), Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) Adult Education (NHA CPT) and Rowan College at Burlington County (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.