One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Grand Forks County, ND. The closest is Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks, 20 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. The shortest is Bismarck State College's 9 weeks non-credit course.
East Grand Forks Campus, East Grand Forks, MN · #20 in Minnesota (7/100)
Phlebotomy (Certificate)
Northland Community and Technical College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (Certificate)
Moorhead Campus, Moorhead, MN · #5 in Minnesota (59/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
See Minnesota State Community and Technical College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
Allied Health Building, Belcourt campus, Belcourt, ND · #2 in North Dakota (35/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Turtle Mountain Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Alexandria Campus, Alexandria, MN · #7 in Minnesota (52/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Read Alexandria Technical & Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician
Open the Bismarck State College course details: Phlebotomy Technician
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Community and Technical College | East Grand Forks, MN | 20 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Moorhead, MN | 80 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND | 123 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN | 172 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | 174 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | 100 hr | $750 |
Phlebotomists in North Dakota earned a median of $47,430 a year ($23 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,200 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of North Dakota's 220 phlebotomists earned between $41,770 and $53,730.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Grand Forks County, ND:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks, about 20 miles away. Phlebotomy (Certificate) takes one semester.
Bismarck State College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 9 weeks, the shortest stated length within 175 miles. Northland Community and Technical College (one semester) is next.
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Minnesota State Community and Technical College (ASCP PBT), Alexandria Technical & Community College (ASCP PBT) and Bismarck State College (ASCP PBT).
A median of $47,430 a year, or $23 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 220 phlebotomists in North Dakota. The national median was $45,230.
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