Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Linwood
12 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Linwood, NC, two of them within 25. The closest is Davidson-Davie Community College in Thomasville, 19 miles away: a non-credit course that takes about 4.5 months. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Surry Community College). The shortest is Randolph Community College's january 11 to April 23: two weeks online lecture non-credit course.
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 seven hospitals within 25 miles of Linwood, NC, six of them general or critical-access hospitals:
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterSalisbury · 10 miles
W.g. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center (Salsbury)Salisbury · 10 miles
Lexington Memorial HospitalLexington · 10 miles
Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterThomasville · 18 miles
North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-salem · 21 miles
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-salem · 22 miles
Novant Health Medical Park HospitalWinston-salem · 22 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Linwood, NC?
Davidson-Davie Community College in Thomasville, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy takes about 4.5 months.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Linwood, NC?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $180 at Surry Community College to $441 at Catawba Valley 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 Linwood, NC?
Randolph Community College's Phlebotomy takes january 11 to April 23: two weeks online lecture, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Carolina School of Phlebotomy (6 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Linwood, NC?
Yes. Davidson-Davie Community College (Thomasville, evening), Randolph Community College (Asheboro, evening) and Central Piedmont Community College (Charlotte, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Linwood, NC prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 12 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Davidson-Davie Community College (ASCP PBT), Mitchell Community College (NHA CPT), Stanly Community College (AMT RPT and ASPT) and Carolina School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT), 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.