Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Light Oak
14 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Light Oak, NC, two of them within 25. The closest is Cleveland Community College in Shelby, 3 miles away: a diploma that takes 3 to 12 months. Published prices nearby start at $185 (Isothermal Community College). The shortest is York Technical College's as little as one semester certificate.
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Light Oak, NC:
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby · 5 miles
Caromont Regional Medical CenterGastonia · 15 miles
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Light Oak
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Light Oak, NC?
Cleveland Community College in Shelby, about 3 miles away. Phlebotomy Diploma (D45950) takes 3 to 12 months and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Light Oak, NC?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $185 at Isothermal Community College to $1,495 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Charlotte. 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 Light Oak, NC?
York Technical College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes as little as one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Carolina School of Phlebotomy (6 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Light Oak, NC?
Yes. Catawba Valley Community College (Hickory, evening), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Charlotte (Charlotte, evening and weekend) and Central Piedmont Community College (Charlotte, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Light Oak, NC prepare you for certification?
Ten of the 14 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Gaston College (ASPT), Catawba Valley Community College (ASPT), Spartanburg Community College (NHA CPT) and York Technical College (ASCP PBT), 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.