Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Tacoma
Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Tacoma, VA, one of them within 25. The closest is Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, 14 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters. Published prices nearby start at $778 (Virginia Highlands Community College). The shortest is Northeast State Community College's 11 weeks non-credit course.
Phlebotomists in Virginia earned a median of $46,340 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,110 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Virginia's 3,600 phlebotomists earned between $40,010 and $49,900.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Tacoma, VA:
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Tacoma, VA?
Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, about 14 miles away. Phlebotomy, CSC (221-151-02) takes two semesters and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Tacoma, VA?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $778 at Virginia Highlands Community College to $1,500 at Northeast State Community 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 Tacoma, VA?
Northeast State Community College's Certified Phlebotomy Technician takes 11 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Virginia Highlands Community College (13 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Tacoma, VA?
Yes. Northeast State Community College (Kingsport, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Tacoma, VA prepare you for certification?
Three of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mountain Empire Community College (NPA), Northeast State Community College (NHA CPT) and Virginia Highlands Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Virginia?
A median of $46,340 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,600 phlebotomists in Virginia. The national median was $45,230.