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Phlebotomy Classes Near 16801 (State College, PA)

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

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of 16801 (State College, PA). The closest is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona, 34 miles away with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program). The shortest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's 6 weeks non-credit course.

0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest 16801

61 miles

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Campus (Blocker Hall), Harrisburg, PA · #8 in Pennsylvania (61/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
About 8 to 14 weeks depending on section; clinicals the last two full weeks, Monday-Friday
Externship
Clinicals during the last two full weeks of class, Monday-Friday, about 7am-5pm
Published cost
$1,975 total (2027)
Schedule
Day and Evening

Open the Harrisburg Area Community College course details: Phlebotomy Technician Program

79 miles

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD · #3 in Maryland (58/100)

Phlebotomy Pathway (Phlebotomy: Theoretical & Practical Applications and Phlebotomy Technician: Clinical Externship)

Non-credit courseOn campus
Length
Seven weeks of on-campus instruction and skills learning, followed by a 100-hour clinical externship
Externship
100 hours
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful venipunctures during the externship

Hagerstown Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Pathway (Phlebotomy: Theoretical & Practical Applications and Phlebotomy Technician: Clinical Externship)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of 16801 (State College, PA), nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Greater Altoona Career & Technology CenterAltoona, PA34Non-credit course40 hr$1,700
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy ProgramAltoona, PA35Non-credit course6 wkYes$750
WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training ProgramLewisburg, PA52Non-credit course7 wk150 hr$1,000
Central Penn CollegeSummerdale, PA59Certificate39 wkYes
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA61Non-credit course14 wkYes$1,975
Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown, PA64Non-credit course7 wk100 hr$1,500
Geisinger School of PhlebotomyDanville, PA66Diploma12 wkYes
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD79Non-credit course7 wk100 hr
Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaMansfield, PA81Non-credit course
Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD92Non-credit course39 wkYes$2,600
Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegeMartinsburg, WV92Non-credit course17 wkYes
Carroll Community CollegeWestminster, MD97Non-credit course13 wkYes$2,425
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD98Certificate32 wk120 hr
Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA99Certificate8 wk224 hr
Lackawanna CollegeTowanda, PA99CertificateYes$5,000

Working as a Phlebotomist Near 16801 (State College, PA)

Phlebotomists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Pennsylvania's 5,510 phlebotomists earned between $38,530 and $47,370.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of 16801 (State College, PA):

  • Mount Nittany Medical Center State College · 2 miles
  • Geisinger-lewistown Hospital Lewistown · 20 miles
  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon Huntingdon · 22 miles
  • Penn Highlands Tyrone Tyrone · 22 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 16801

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to 16801 (State College, PA)?

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona, about 34 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate Program and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near 16801 (State College, PA)?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $5,000 at Lackawanna 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 16801 (State College, PA)?

UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (seven weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near 16801 (State College, PA)?

Yes. Central Penn College (Summerdale, evening), Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, evening) and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near 16801 (State College, PA) prepare you for certification?

13 of the 15 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (NHA CPT), UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program (NHA CPT), WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (ASCP PBT) and Central Penn College (NHA CPT), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Pennsylvania?

A median of $43,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,510 phlebotomists in Pennsylvania. The national median was $45,230.

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