Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of La Coste, TX. The closest is St. Philip's College in San Antonio, 15 miles away: a certificate that takes PLAB 1223 on Saturdays for one semester with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Concorde Career College-San Antonio's 8 weeks diploma.
Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate
San Antonio Campus, San Antonio, TX · #40 in Texas (42/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
See Concorde Career College-San Antonio's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
San Antonio Campus, San Antonio, TX · #3 in Texas (87/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Philip's College | San Antonio, TX | 15 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 20 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 20 | Certificate | 13 wk | 160 hr |
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 14 hospitals within 25 miles of La Coste, TX, 11 of them general or critical-access hospitals:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
St. Philip's College in San Antonio, about 15 miles away. Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate takes PLAB 1223 on Saturdays for one semester and includes a 120-hour externship.
Concorde Career College-San Antonio's Phlebotomy Technician Diploma takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio (about 3 months) is next.
Yes. St. Philip's College (San Antonio, weekend) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: St. Philip's College (ASCP PBT), Concorde Career College-San Antonio (NHA CPT) and Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, NCCT NCPT and NPA).
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.
Every phlebotomy program in Texas, ranked · How to become a phlebotomist · Check your certification eligibility