Phlebotomy Technician Program
Certificate
- Length
- One semester
Austin Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Program
Phlebotomy Classes Near Paige, TX
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Paige, TX. The closest is Austin Community College in Austin, 38 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. Published prices nearby start at $790 (Victoria College). The shortest is Concorde Career College-San Antonio's 8 weeks diploma.
0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$790lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$40,450median pay in Texas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Paige
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
- Hours
- 176 hours: 96-hour classroom PLAB 1023 and 80-hour onsite clinical PLAB 1060
- Externship
- 80 hours
- Sticks required
- At least 100 live sticks
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBTAMT RPTExam fee included
- Length
- 14 weeks (program page); 15 weeks (information packet)
- Hours
- 209 hours (20.9 CEUs): PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy, 89 contact hours; PLAB 1060 Clinical, 120 contact hours
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $2,300 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Temple College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBT
- Hours
- PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy Lecture, 54 hours; PLAB 1060 Phlebotomy Clinical, 120 hours
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $1,450 total
Read Wharton County Junior College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomist Certificate (Continuing Education)
Non-credit courseASCP PBTNCCT NCPT
Open the Lone Star College course details: Phlebotomist Certificate (Continuing Education)
Phlebotomy Occupational Skills Award
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy, PLAB 1260 Phlebotomy Clinical, MLAB 1201, HPRS 1206, BIOL 2404
- Externship
- Clinical rotations in PLAB 1260
McLennan Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Occupational Skills Award
PLAB 1023: Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- February 22 to May 19, 2027
- Hours
- 92 hours
- Externship
- Clinical practice observation is part of the course
- Published cost
- $790 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
See Victoria College's program page: PLAB 1023: Phlebotomy Technician
97 miles
St. Philip's College
MLK Campus (Center for Health Professions), San Antonio, TX · #7 in Texas (83/100)
Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- PLAB 1223 on Saturdays (8.5 hours a day) for one semester, then PLAB 1263 clinical for 3 consecutive weeks
- Hours
- Six required courses
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Sticks required
- Minimum 100 successful venipunctures
- Schedule
- Weekend and Day
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College | Austin, TX | 38 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Blinn College | Brenham, TX | 44 | Non-credit course | 80 hr | ||
| Temple College | Temple, TX | 64 | Non-credit course | 14 wk | 120 hr | $2,300 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | 87 | Non-credit course | 120 hr | $1,450 | |
| Lone Star College | Tomball, TX | 90 | Non-credit course | |||
| McLennan Community College | Waco, TX | 94 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Victoria College | Victoria, TX | 96 | Non-credit course | february 22 to May 19 | Yes | $790 |
| St. Philip's College | San Antonio, TX | 97 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 99 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 99 | Certificate | 13 wk | 160 hr |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Paige
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Paige, TX:
- Ascension Seton Smithville Smithville · 14 miles
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Paige
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Paige, TX?
Austin Community College in Austin, about 38 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes one semester.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Paige, TX?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $790 at Victoria 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 Paige, TX?
Concorde Career College-San Antonio's Phlebotomy Technician Diploma takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio (about 3 months) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Paige, TX?
Yes. Temple College (Temple, evening), Victoria College (Victoria, evening) and St. Philip's College (San Antonio, weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Paige, TX prepare you for certification?
Nine of the ten programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Blinn College (NHA CPT), Temple College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT), Wharton County Junior College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT) and Lone Star College (ASCP PBT and NCCT NCPT), 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.
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