Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes in Graham County, NC

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

Seven phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Graham County, NC, one of them within 25. The closest is Tri-County Community College in Murphy, 19 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Southwestern Community College). The shortest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville's about two weeks per section non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
7within 50 miles
$180lowest published cost
2 wkshortest program
$43,330median pay in North Carolina

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Graham County

40 miles

Walters State Community College

Sevier County Campus (Kile-Ogle Hall), Sevierville, TN · #9 in Tennessee (55/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Length
10 weeks, 20 sessions (Monday/Wednesday, 5:30-9:00 PM)
Hours
70 hours
Externship
40 successful venipunctures in a clinical setting; optional, but required to sit for the certification exam
Sticks required
40 successful venipunctures in a clinical setting
Published cost
$1,500 total (2027)
Schedule
Evening

Read Walters State Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician

41 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Knoxville

Knoxville, Knoxville, TN · #10 in Tennessee (54/100)

Phlebotomy Technician program

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Length
Morning, evening, weekend and accelerated schedules
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours lecture, 24 hours hands-on)
Externship
Hands-on blood draws make up half of class time; in-class practical exam on the final day
Published cost
$1,095 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend

Open the Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Knoxville course details: Phlebotomy Technician program

44 miles

Roane State Community College

Knox Regional Health Science Education Center, Knoxville, TN · #3 in Tennessee (64/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPT
Length
9 weeks; Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Hours
54 hours
Externship
On-campus skills and lab sessions every week of the course; students practice on classmates
Sticks required
40 successful live sticks
Published cost
$760 total (2027)
Schedule
Day

See Roane State Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Graham County, NC, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Tri-County Community CollegeMurphy, NC19Non-credit courseYes
North Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsville, GA33Certificate16 wkYes
Southwestern Community CollegeSylva, NC35Non-credit courseYes$180
Walters State Community CollegeSevierville, TN40Non-credit course10 wkYes$1,500
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN41Non-credit coursemorningYes$1,095
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN43Non-credit course2 wkYes$371
Roane State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN44Non-credit course9 wkYes$760

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Graham County

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 Graham County, NC:

  • Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · 19 miles
  • Dlp Swain County Hospital Bryson City · 23 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 Graham County

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Graham County, NC?

Tri-County Community College in Murphy, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Graham County, NC?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $180 at Southwestern Community College to $1,500 at Walters 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 Graham County, NC?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville's Phlebotomy takes about two weeks per section, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Roane State Community College (9 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Graham County, NC?

Yes. Walters State Community College (Sevierville, evening), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Knoxville (Knoxville, evening and weekend) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville (Knoxville, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Graham County, NC prepare you for certification?

Four of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: North Georgia Technical College (ASCP PBT), Walters State Community College (NHA CPT), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville (NHA CPT) and Roane State Community College (NHA CPT).

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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