Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Odessa
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Odessa, TX. The closest is Odessa College in Odessa, under a mile away: a non-credit course that takes 16 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $800 (Howard College).
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 Odessa, TX:
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Odessa, TX?
Odessa College in Odessa, about under a mile away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes 16 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Odessa, TX?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $800 at Howard College to $2,300 at Odessa College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Odessa, TX?
Yes. Odessa College (Odessa, evening and weekend) and Midland College (Midland, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Odessa, TX prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Odessa College (NHA CPT) and Midland College (NHA CPT).
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.