Ten phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Sapphire, NC, one of them within 25. The closest is Southwestern Community College in Sylva, 23 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Southwestern Community College). The shortest is Greenville Technical College's spring 2027 section runs 1/14/2027 to 4/30/2027: evening classroom sessions non-credit course.
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$43,330median pay in North Carolina
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Sapphire
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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Sapphire, NC:
- Highlands Cashiers Hospital Highlands · 12 miles
- Transylvania Regional Hospital Brevard · 18 miles
- Harris Regional Hospital Sylva · 23 miles
- Angel Medical Center Franklin · 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 Sapphire
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Sapphire, NC?
Southwestern Community College in Sylva, about 23 miles away. Phlebotomy Training (200 Hours) - PBT 3022 and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Sapphire, NC?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $180 at Southwestern Community College to $1,195 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Greenville East. 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 Sapphire, NC?
Greenville Technical College's Phlebotomy (XAHS-531) takes spring 2027 section runs 1/14/2027 to 4/30/2027: evening classroom sessions, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Isothermal Community College (about 14 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Sapphire, NC?
Yes. Tri-County Technical College (Pendleton, evening), Haywood Community College (Clyde, evening and weekend) and Greenville Technical College (Greenville, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Sapphire, NC prepare you for certification?
Four of the ten programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Blue Ridge Community College (NHA CPT), Greenville Technical College (ASCP PBT), North Georgia Technical College (ASCP PBT) and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT).
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.