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Phlebotomy training in Columbus

18 phlebotomy programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

16 schools offer these phlebotomy programs with classes in the Columbus area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research and blood donations. Most start with a certificate from a phlebotomy program, and some states also ask for a license or certification.1 In Columbus, 6 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 18 programs

All 105 phlebotomy programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does phlebotomy training cost in Columbus?

$661 to $1,029

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $450 to $1,876

Finished the program
84%
Working 6 months later
77%
Earned a year, estimated
about $25,400
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free phlebotomy training in Columbus?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 18 phlebotomy programs in Columbus approved for funding

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18 programs

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$7,000
    Price if you pay yourself$650
    School website, Phlebotomy at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    More details about Phlebotomy at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    7%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,762
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    638
    a year, estimated
    $7,000
    price
    $650

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accelerated Phlebotomy

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    School website, Accelerated Phlebotomy at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    More details about Accelerated Phlebotomy at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    334
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $550

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Phlebotomy Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,876
    Program website, Phlebotomy Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Phlebotomy Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,383
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    150
    a year, estimated
    $53,500
    price
    $1,876

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy

    National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,185
    School website, Phlebotomy at National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec
    More details about Phlebotomy at National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $143
    Students counted
    63
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,185

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center, Nelsonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center, Nelsonville · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,689
    Program website, Phlebotomy at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    More details about Phlebotomy at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,787
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $146
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    $19,100
    price
    $1,689

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Phlebotomy Technician

    First Stick Phlebotomy, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    First Stick Phlebotomy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$624
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician at First Stick Phlebotomy
    More details about Phlebotomy Technician at First Stick Phlebotomy
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,695
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $38,800
    price
    $624

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy technician

    The Training Center, Buckeye Lake

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Training Center, Buckeye Lake · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,400
    Price if you pay yourself$995
    Program website, Phlebotomy technician at The Training Center
    More details about Phlebotomy technician at The Training Center
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,342
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $25,400
    price
    $995

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy 101

    Elite Phlebotomy, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elite Phlebotomy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    Program website, Phlebotomy 101 at Elite Phlebotomy
    More details about Phlebotomy 101 at Elite Phlebotomy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy

    VIP Medical Academy, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    VIP Medical Academy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$610
    Program website, Phlebotomy at VIP Medical Academy
    More details about Phlebotomy at VIP Medical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $95
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $610

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy Program

    Columbus Outpatient Collection Center/CACE, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus Outpatient Collection Center/CACE, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$695
    Program website, Phlebotomy Program at Columbus Outpatient Collection Center/CACE
    More details about Phlebotomy Program at Columbus Outpatient Collection Center/CACE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $204
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $695

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Phlebotomy Certificate

    Hocking College, Nelsonville

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, Nelsonville · Phlebotomy technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$735
    Program website, Phlebotomy Certificate at Hocking College
    More details about Phlebotomy Certificate at Hocking College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,699
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $735

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Phlebotomist/ Phlebotomy Technician

    Ultimate Health Care Solutions 611, Whitehall

    No diploma needed

    Ultimate Health Care Solutions 611, Whitehall · Phlebotomy technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$850
    Program website, Phlebotomist/ Phlebotomy Technician at Ultimate Health Care Solutions 611
    More details about Phlebotomist/ Phlebotomy Technician at Ultimate Health Care Solutions 611
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $135
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $850

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy Technician

    American Healthcare Institute, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American Healthcare Institute, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$900
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician at American Healthcare Institute
    More details about Phlebotomy Technician at American Healthcare Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $900

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy Technician

    Chance Medical Academy, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chance Medical Academy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$915
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician at Chance Medical Academy
    More details about Phlebotomy Technician at Chance Medical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $85
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $915

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Phlebotomy Technician

    HEART Medical Trainings, Westerville

    No diploma needed

    HEART Medical Trainings, Westerville · Phlebotomy technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$975
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician at HEART Medical Trainings
    More details about Phlebotomy Technician at HEART Medical Trainings
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $525
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $975

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    National Phlebotomy Technician

    First Stick Phlebotomy, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    First Stick Phlebotomy, Columbus · Phlebotomy technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,025
    Program website, National Phlebotomy Technician at First Stick Phlebotomy
    More details about National Phlebotomy Technician at First Stick Phlebotomy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,025

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Phlebotomy (Adult Diploma Program)

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark

    No diploma needed

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Phlebotomy technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,030
    Program website, Phlebotomy (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about Phlebotomy (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $127
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,030

  • Phlebotomy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Phlebotomy

    Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Circleville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Circleville · Phlebotomy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,318
    School website, Phlebotomy at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
    More details about Phlebotomy at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $124
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,318

How to pay for phlebotomy training in Columbus

Workforce funding can pay for phlebotomy training in Columbus

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for phlebotomy training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for phlebotomy training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Columbus phlebotomy program numbers come from

Which Columbus phlebotomy programs are on this list?

These are the phlebotomy programs with classes in the Columbus area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Columbus phlebotomy program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some phlebotomy programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about phlebotomy training in Columbus

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Phlebotomists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs