Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Jonesboro
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Jonesboro, TX. The closest is McLennan Community College in Waco, 39 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. Published prices nearby start at $493 (Hill College). The shortest is Weatherford College's about one semester: 8 weeks on campus certificate.
Phlebotomists in Texas earned a median of $40,450 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $4,780 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Texas's 12,820 phlebotomists earned between $36,560 and $47,690.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Jonesboro, TX:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Jonesboro
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Jonesboro, TX?
McLennan Community College in Waco, about 39 miles away. Phlebotomy Occupational Skills Award takes one semester and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Jonesboro, TX?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $493 at Hill College to $2,300 at Temple 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 Jonesboro, TX?
Weatherford College's Phlebotomy Technology Certificate takes about one semester: 8 weeks on campus, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Navarro College (about 8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Jonesboro, TX?
Yes. Temple College (Temple, evening) and Hill College (Cleburne, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Jonesboro, TX prepare you for certification?
Seven of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: McLennan Community College (ASCP PBT), Temple College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT), Hill College (NHA CPT) and Texas State Technical College-Brownwood (ASCP PBT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Texas?
A median of $40,450 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 12,820 phlebotomists in Texas. The national median was $45,230.