Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near Creston, NC

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

Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Creston, NC, one of them within 25. The closest is Wilkes Community College in West Jefferson, 10 miles away with a 104-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Mayland Community College). The shortest is Northeast State Community College's 11 weeks non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$180lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$43,330median pay in North Carolina

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Creston

47 miles

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA · #8 in Virginia (58/100)

Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy

CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
Length
Two semesters
Hours
First semester: ENG 137, HLT 145, MDL 105 Phlebotomy; second semester: ITE 152, MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy (4 credits), PSY 120
Externship
MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy (4 credits); a C or better in MDL 105 is required to advance

Wytheville Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Creston, NC, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Wilkes Community CollegeWest Jefferson, NC10Non-credit course104 hr$196
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA25Non-credit course13 wk$778
Mayland Community CollegeNewland, NC31Non-credit course80 hr$180
Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteHudson, NC43Non-credit courseYes$205
Catawba Valley Community CollegeTaylorsville, NC45Non-credit course40 hr$441
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA47Certificate32 wkYes
Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorganton, NC50Non-credit course$340
Northeast State Community CollegeKingsport, TN50Non-credit course11 wk40 hr$1,500

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Creston

Phlebotomists in North Carolina earned a median of $43,330 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,900 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of North Carolina's 5,410 phlebotomists earned between $37,430 and $46,860.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Creston, NC:

  • Ashe Memorial Hospital Jefferson · 12 miles
  • Watauga Medical Center Boone · 16 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 Creston

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Creston, NC?

Wilkes Community College in West Jefferson, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy and includes a 104-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Creston, NC?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $180 at Mayland Community College to $1,500 at Northeast State Community 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 Creston, NC?

Northeast State Community College's Certified Phlebotomy Technician takes 11 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Virginia Highlands Community College (13 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Creston, NC?

Yes. Wilkes Community College (West Jefferson, evening), Mayland Community College (Newland, evening) and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (Hudson, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Creston, NC prepare you for certification?

Seven of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Wilkes Community College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), Virginia Highlands Community College (NHA CPT), Mayland Community College (ASPT) and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (ASPT), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in North Carolina?

A median of $43,330 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,410 phlebotomists in North Carolina. The national median was $45,230.

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