Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lissie, TX, one of them within 25. The closest is Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, 17 miles away with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Victorious Healthcare Academy's 4 weeks certificate.
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Wharton County Junior College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | 17 | Non-credit course | 120 hr | $1,450 | |
| Blinn College | Brenham, TX | 44 | Non-credit course | 80 hr | ||
| Texas Healthtech Institute | Houston, TX | 45 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| Victorious Healthcare Academy | Houston, TX | 50 | Certificate | 4 wk |
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 Lissie, TX:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, about 17 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a 120-hour externship.
Yes. Victorious Healthcare Academy (Houston, evening and weekend) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Wharton County Junior College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), Blinn College (NHA CPT) and Victorious Healthcare Academy (NHA CPT).
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.
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