Phlebotomy course cost in 2026
Phlebotomy course costs $919 to $3,432 per course in 2026, and most people pay about $2,176.
What moves the price
- Community colleges often cost less than private training schools.
- Resident students pay less than people from out of state.
- Lab fees, books, scrubs and background checks add extra cost.
- The certification exam fee may or may not be in the price.
- Longer programs with more clinical hours cost more.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The price usually covers tuition, lab fees and some books. The certification exam, background check, drug test, shots and uniforms are often extra. One source lists the ASCP exam application at $155.
Examples of program costs
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | $1,040 total |
| Pima Community College (2026 to 2027) | $1,590.50 total |
| Cincinnati State (resident tuition) | $2,075 |
| Edmonds College | $2,273.40 |
| College of DuPage (in district) | $2,511.48 estimated total |
| Monroe County Community College | $3,432.09 estimated total |
| ASCP PBT exam application | $155 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: ThePricer.
Ways to pay less
- Pick a community college program, which cost $1,590 to $2,511 in the college pages read.
- Ask if the exam fee is already in the course price.
- Look for hospital based programs, one of which lists $1,040 as the total.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- ThePricer: How Much Do Phlebotomy Classes Cost (May 6, 2026)
- Pima Community College: Phlebotomy Certificate Costs (2026 to 2027)
- College of DuPage: Phlebotomy Program Costs (updated September 2026)
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Phlebotomy course costs $919 to $3,432 per course in 2026, and most people pay about $2,176. Most people pay about $2,176 per course. The low end is $919 and the high end is $3,432.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Community colleges often cost less than private training schools; Resident students pay less than people from out of state; Lab fees, books, scrubs and background checks add extra cost.
How can I pay less?
Pick a community college program, which cost $1,590 to $2,511 in the college pages read. Ask if the exam fee is already in the course price. Look for hospital based programs, one of which lists $1,040 as the total.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: ThePricer, Pima Community College, College of DuPage. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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