Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Elk Garden
Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elk Garden, WV, three of them within 25. The closest is Garrett College in Accident, 19 miles away: a non-credit course that takes about 6 months with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,775 (Garrett College). The shortest is Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College's 16 weeks non-credit course.
Phlebotomists in West Virginia earned a median of $39,250 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,980 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of West Virginia's 1,530 phlebotomists earned between $37,770 and $44,570.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Elk Garden, WV:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Elk Garden
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Elk Garden, WV?
Garrett College in Accident, about 19 miles away. Certified Phlebotomy Technician takes about 6 months and includes a 40-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Elk Garden, WV?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,775 at Garrett College to $2,340 at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical 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 Elk Garden, WV?
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College's Phlebotomy Technician Program takes 16 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Garrett College (about 6 months) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Elk Garden, WV?
Yes. Garrett College (Accident, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Elk Garden, WV prepare you for certification?
Three of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Garrett College (NHA CPT), Allegany College of Maryland (ASCP PBT) and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in West Virginia?
A median of $39,250 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,530 phlebotomists in West Virginia. The national median was $45,230.