Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of 16870 (Port Matilda, PA). The closest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program in Altoona, 26 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 6 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program).
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$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania
Working as a Phlebotomist Near 16870 (Port Matilda, 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 three hospitals within 25 miles of 16870 (Port Matilda, PA):
- Mount Nittany Medical Center State College · 10 miles
- Penn Highlands Tyrone Tyrone · 13 miles
- Penn Highlands Huntingdon Huntingdon · 21 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 16870
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to 16870 (Port Matilda, PA)?
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program in Altoona, about 26 miles away. Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near 16870 (Port Matilda, PA)?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $2,600 at Frederick 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 16870 (Port Matilda, PA)?
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Butler County Community College (six weeks of classes plus clinical within a 90-day window) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near 16870 (Port Matilda, PA)?
Yes. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening), Central Penn College (Summerdale, evening) and Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near 16870 (Port Matilda, PA) prepare you for certification?
12 of the 15 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program (NHA CPT), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (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.