Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Buford
Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Buford, SC, one of them within 25. The closest is South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, 18 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 8 weeks with a 120-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $222 (Stanly Community College). The shortest is York Technical College's as little as one semester certificate.
Phlebotomists in South Carolina earned a median of $39,010 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $6,220 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of South Carolina's 2,760 phlebotomists earned between $37,540 and $44,600.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Buford, SC:
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical CenterLancaster · 8 miles
Rock Hill Hospital-piedmont Medical CenterRock Hill · 25 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Buford, SC?
South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, about 18 miles away. Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks and includes a 120-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Buford, SC?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $222 at Stanly Community College to $1,495 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Charlotte. 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 Buford, SC?
York Technical College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes as little as one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Carolina School of Phlebotomy (6 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Buford, SC?
Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Charlotte (Charlotte, evening and weekend) and Central Piedmont Community College (Charlotte, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Buford, SC prepare you for certification?
Five of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: York Technical College (ASCP PBT), Central Piedmont Community College (ASCP PBT), Carolina School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT) and Carolinas College of Health Sciences (Atrium Health) (ASCP PBT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in South Carolina?
A median of $39,010 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,760 phlebotomists in South Carolina. The national median was $45,230.