Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Alto, NM, one of them within 25. The closest is Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso in Ruidoso, 6 miles away. The shortest is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell's two semesters certificate.
Ruidoso Campus, Ruidoso, NM · #5 in New Mexico (58/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate of Occupational Training
Alamogordo Campus, Alamogordo, NM · #1 in New Mexico (75/100)
Phlebotomist Technician - Certificate of Achievement
Roswell Campus, Roswell, NM · #4 in New Mexico (58/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate of Employability
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso | Ruidoso, NM | 6 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo, NM | 41 | Certificate | 100 hr | ||
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell | Roswell, NM | 66 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes |
Phlebotomists in New Mexico earned a median of $42,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of New Mexico's 760 phlebotomists earned between $37,420 and $45,660.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Alto, NM:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso in Ruidoso, about 6 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate of Occupational Training and includes a clinical externship.
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso (ASCP PBT), New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (NHA CPT) and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ASCP PBT).
A median of $42,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 760 phlebotomists in New Mexico. The national median was $45,230.
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