Phlebotomy Classes and Training Programs in Virginia

Phlebotomy training in Virginia is a short certificate or diploma, not a degree. Most programs run 4 to 16 weeks and 40 to 200 hours, and community college career studies certificates carry much of that enrollment.

The credential that matters afterward is national. Virginia does not license phlebotomists, so employers screen on the NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT or NCCT NCPT, and which exam you choose determines the supervised draws you must complete first.

Cost separates the routes: community college workforce programs price near $3,000 before subsidy, and private options vary, a 48-hour course at Phlebotomy USA in Glen Allen lists $1,895.

Best Phlebotomy Schools in Virginia, Ranked

Most phlebotomy training in Virginia runs through community college career studies certificates, which means the differences between programs come down to location, how the clinical hours are arranged, and what the credential actually costs after aid. The schools below are the ten strongest options in the state for 2026, spanning a self-paced online course, a paid hospital apprenticeship, and a dozen traditional campus programs. Across the Virginia schools offering this program, institution-wide graduation rates land between roughly 32% and 47%, useful backdrop but not a verdict on any single phlebotomy certificate.

Rank	School	Location	Net price	Best for
#1	Wytheville Community College	Wytheville, VA	$5,000 – $11,000/yr (est.)	Rural Southwest Virginia students
Wytheville Community College runs its phlebotomy training from a campus in the town of Wytheville, and the two-semester career studies certificate is built around venipuncture practice, specimen collection and data entry rather than general healthcare survey courses. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,000 a year, and the average net price students pay after aid sits near $4,600. The college's institution-wide graduation rate is roughly 47%. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus Two-semester career studies certificate built on MDL 105 and MDL 106 Prepares students for the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) exam Coursework covers venipuncture, specimen collection and data entry Criminal background check and drug screen required for clinical placement Graduates work in hospitals, medical practices and laboratories Visit Website
#2	Piedmont Virginia Community College	Charlottesville, VA	~$6,000/yr (est.)	Career changers wanting a stackable credential
Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville keeps the credential compact: 80 contact hours of classroom and lab work followed by a clinical externship with local employers such as Sentara Martha Jefferson and UVA Health. The college participates in Virginia's G3 and FastForward programs, which can sharply reduce or cover tuition for eligible state residents, and the certificate stacks toward clinical medical assistant training. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,100 a year, with an average net price after aid near $6,000. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus 80 contact hours plus a supervised clinical externship G3 program can cover tuition for eligible Virginia students Prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam Credential stacks toward clinical medical assistant training Clinical partners include Sentara Martha Jefferson and UVA Health Listed as a FastForward credential program Visit Website
#3	Laurel Ridge Community College	Middletown, VA	~$6,000/yr (est.)	Busy adults wanting hybrid classwork
Laurel Ridge Community College offers the fastest listed route to a credential, a fast-track program that finishes in two to three months with books and supplies included. Classes are hybrid, mixing in-person sessions with online work at Middletown, Warrenton or Luray. The college also runs a paid 120-hour phlebotomy apprenticeship with Valley Health that moves from outpatient work to inpatient experience at Winchester Medical Center, and in-state tuition and fees run about $4,900 a year. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — Hybrid Complete in 2 to 3 months Hybrid format blends in-class and online learning Books and supplies included in the program Prepares students for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam G3 Scholarship eligible Classes at Middletown, Warrenton and Luray Paid 120-hour apprenticeship with Valley Health Visit Website
#4	Central Virginia Community College	Lynchburg, VA	~$7,000/yr (est.)
Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg packs its training into a 40-hour credential that can be finished in under a year, with clinical hours completed at an accredited laboratory in a local medical center. The curriculum covers patient preparation, venipuncture, dermal blood collection and specimen quality, and graduates are prepared for the ASCP-BOC exam. In-state tuition and fees are about $4,900 a year, the average net price after aid lands near $6,900, and the program is listed as FastForward-eligible, so qualifying Virginia residents may pay a fraction of the full cost. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus 40-hour program completed in less than one year Clinical training at an accredited lab in a local medical center Prepares students for the ASCP-BOC national certification exam Covers patient prep, venipuncture, dermal collection and specimen quality FastForward eligible for reduced program cost Visit Website
#5	Northern Virginia Community College	Annandale, VA	$10,000/yr (est. net price)
Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale runs a one-semester, 16-credit career studies certificate with on-campus laboratories and affiliated clinical labs, making it the largest-school option here for students in the Washington suburbs. Coursework adds medical terminology, ethics and healthcare information systems to the core phlebotomy material, and applicants must attend a mandatory information session before starting health career training. Tuition and fees run about $5,700 a year in state, though the average net price after aid sits near $9,900 and the institution-wide graduation rate is roughly 33%. Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy — On-Campus One-semester, 16-credit career studies certificate On-campus labs plus affiliated clinical laboratories Includes medical terminology, ethics and healthcare information systems Mandatory information session required before enrollment Credit for prior learning available NOVA scholarships can offset tuition Eligible to sit for national phlebotomy certification exams Visit Website
#6	Virginia Western Community College	Roanoke, VA	$5,000 – $12,000/yr (est.)
Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke offers a one-semester, 16-credit career studies certificate with evening lecture and lab twice a week plus online coursework, a workable fit for students holding daytime jobs. The college cites about $2,958 in total program tuition, and clinical placements reach beyond Roanoke into Lexington, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg, Pulaski and Christiansburg. The internship is unpaid, and students need a background check, drug screen and immunizations before placement. Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate — On-Campus One-semester, 16-credit certificate with fall, spring and summer starts Evening lecture and lab twice a week plus online coursework Unpaid clinical internship in the Roanoke region College cites about $2,958 in total program tuition Placements may extend to Lexington, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg or Pulaski Eligible for G3 funding Background check, drug screen and immunizations required Visit Website
#7	Danville Community College	Danville, VA	$5,000 – $10,000/yr (est.)
Danville Community College is the flexible option on this list: its certified phlebotomy technician course is fully online, self-paced and allowed up to 12 months, with a realistic practice arm and lab kit shipped to the student. Tuition of about $2,395 includes the NHA exam voucher and American Red Cross CPR certification, and students who already know medical terminology can test out of that module. The clinical component is arranged through cooperating agencies, and enrollment is open year-round. Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — Online Rolling admissionsFully online option Fully online, self-paced course covering 200 hours Up to 12 months allowed for completion About $2,395 in tuition, including the NHA CPT exam voucher American Red Cross CPR certification included Practice arm and phlebotomy lab kit shipped to students Test out of medical terminology with an 80% score Clinical component arranged through cooperating agencies Rolling admissions with course access in 24 to 48 business hours Visit Website
#8	Rappahannock Community College	Glenns, VA	under $5,000/yr (est.)
Rappahannock Community College in Glenns keeps phlebotomy to a single semester and 16 credits, covering blood collection, specimen handling and patient interaction with a direct path to entry-level work. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification through ASCP or another agency, and the college notes that G3 financial assistance may apply. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,100 a year, with an average net price after aid near $4,300, among the lowest of the schools listed here. Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate — On-Campus One-semester, 16-credit career studies certificate Covers blood collection, specimen handling and patient interaction Prepares students for national certification through ASCP or another agency G3 financial assistance may be available Visit Website
#9	Tidewater Community College	Norfolk, VA	~$12,000/yr (est.)
Tidewater Community College in Norfolk delivers its 12-credit career studies certificate in one semester, with hands-on clinical labs at the Virginia Beach campus and preparation for the NHA Phlebotomy Technician Certification. Admission is competitive and requires a separate program application on top of general college admission, with fall review opening April 1 and spring review opening November 1 until seats fill. Tuition and fees are about $5,600 a year in state, while the average net price after aid is near $11,800. Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy — On-Campus One-semester, 12-credit career studies certificate Hands-on clinical labs at the Virginia Beach campus Prepares students for the NHA Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Separate competitive application beyond general admission Fall and spring starts with monthly information sessions Fall review opens April 1; spring review opens November 1 Visit Website
#10	Southwest Virginia Community College	Cedar Bluff, VA	$6,000/yr (est. net price)
Southwest Virginia Community College in Cedar Bluff runs a career studies certificate that blends classroom instruction, lab practice and supervised hours at approved clinical affiliates. Students learn venipuncture, specimen handling, patient interaction and safety protocols in a program designed to be finished quickly, and many students qualify for financial aid. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,900 a year, and the average net price after aid is near $6,000. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus Career studies certificate with classroom, lab and clinical training Supervised experience at approved clinical affiliate sites Covers venipuncture, specimen handling, patient interaction and safety Financial aid available for qualifying students Visit Website

Cheapest Phlebotomy Programs in Virginia

The Virginia community colleges below carry the lowest school-wide net prices among the phlebotomy programs on this page. Net price is what a typical student receiving aid pays for a year of tuition, fees, books and living costs at that college, not the sticker price of the phlebotomy class alone, so read it as a cost-of-attendance signal rather than a program quote. Lengths and credentials vary, from a single-semester career studies certificate to a two-semester sequence.

Community College, Private Training Center or Hospital Program: How to Choose

The three routes into phlebotomy in Virginia differ less in what they teach than in how they are priced and how the clinical hours are arranged. Community colleges tend to be the cheapest per credit and assign you a lab site, private centers trade length for a higher sticker price, and hospital programs bundle an internship that can run longer than the classroom portion. Wherever you enroll, confirm the school is accredited and that its curriculum covers the live draws your national exam requires.

How Long Phlebotomy Training Takes and What It Really Costs in Virginia

Virginia Western Community College runs its workforce phlebotomy program in 10 weeks, and several other Virginia community colleges price comparable programs at about $3,000 before any subsidy. Those two figures are a good baseline for planning.

Program Length

The fastest route is a workforce-style program like Virginia Western's 10-week course, which requires a high school diploma or GED.¹ The same college also offers a 16-credit academic certificate. It requires clinical participation, immunizations, screening, and a minimum age of 18. Community college listings do not consistently publish classroom and clinical hour totals, so ask each school for its exact split before you enroll. Clinical draws affect your finish date more than classroom time does.

What the Total Bill Includes

Price depends on which track you choose.

• Tuition: Virginia Western's academic certificate lists in-state tuition of $3,065.60, an estimate that can change, plus a $50 per credit career and technical education fee on eligible courses. The workforce program is estimated at $3,000.
• Fees and screening: The academic certificate lists $89 for a background check and drug screen. The workforce program folds both into tuition.
• Supplies: Books run about $180, medical requirements about $150, and clinical attire about $25 on the academic track. Scrubs are separate in the workforce program.
• Exam fee: The NHA CPT exam is built into Virginia Western's workforce tuition. The academic certificate leaves certification exam cost to the student.

Financial aid on the academic track typically does not cover medical requirements, screening, or clinical attire, so budget for those yourself.

Funding That Can Lower the Price

VCCS FastForward is the biggest source of financial help. Under the standard subsidy, an eligible student pays one-third of the cost, $1,000 on a $3,000 program.² The average out-of-pocket cost across FastForward programs is $801, though it varies by program and assistance level.² Virginia Western, Central Virginia, Laurel Ridge, and Southside all list the $1,000 FastForward price.⁵

Two other sources can lower it further:

• G3 or FANTIC: Virginia Western and Laurel Ridge list a $0 student price for those who qualify.³ Income and documentation requirements are not uniform statewide, so ask the college what you would need to show.
• Tobacco Commission Grant: Central Virginia lists a $500 price under this grant.⁴

FastForward requires Virginia domicile, meaning residence in the state for at least one year with intent to remain, and a determination form is part of registration.² Seats and assistance are limited and may go first-come. If you do not complete the program, you may owe one-third of the cost to the Commonwealth. WIOA may also help, but eligibility and amounts are set locally, so ask your regional workforce board and the school's admissions office before assuming it will apply.

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From Enrollment to Employment: The Virginia Phlebotomy Path

The path into phlebotomy in Virginia is short and orderly. You pick a program, finish the classroom and lab hours, complete your supervised draws, pass a national exam, then start applying. Each step depends on the one before it, so a delay at the clinical stage pushes everything after it.

Where Virginia Phlebotomists Work

Hospital work and reference-lab work ask different things of you. Hospitals offer variety and a route into the wider lab. Draw sites offer volume, steady hiring and more predictable schedules. Most Virginia graduates end up in one of four settings.¹

Hospitals and Health Systems

Large systems such as Inova, Sentara, VCU Health and Carilion employ phlebotomists on inpatient floors, in emergency departments and at outpatient draw stations. Bon Secours lists outreach laboratory and lab assistant-phlebotomist roles in Richmond and Petersburg. Hospital-contracted work exists too: a current Quest posting in Roanoke covers inpatient, outpatient, physician-office and emergency settings, with both venipuncture and capillary collection.

Reference Labs and Draw Sites

Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both run patient service centers across the state. Quest recently posted a full-time Phlebotomist I opening in Lexington (Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM) and announced a November 10 hiring event in Norfolk for full-time, part-time and float roles serving Newport News, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. A Fairfax Labcorp listing was full-time with a 20-hour weekly minimum.⁵ Some Labcorp postings in Chesapeake, Onley and Fredericksburg have since closed, so check current openings.⁶

Blood Centers and Clinics

The Red Cross has listed donor-center roles in Manassas and Richmond, and Inova Blood Donor Services has listed a Sterling opening. Several of these postings mention paid training. Plasma operators such as CSL Plasma, BioLife and Grifols also hire donor phlebotomists, sometimes without prior experience. Outpatient clinics and physician-office labs hire phlebotomists too, though no complete statewide directory exists.

What This Means for New Graduates

Blood centers and plasma operators are the most likely to take people with little experience. Quest and Labcorp postings often ask for training or a clinical draw record. Your externship site can become your first employer, so choose a program whose clinical partners match where you want to work.

What Virginia Phlebotomists Earn

Virginia phlebotomists earned a median annual wage of $46,340 in May 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data released in 2026. The middle half of the state's roughly 3,600 phlebotomists earned between $40,010 and $49,900, and the statewide average was $46,890. National BLS figures put the median at $21.75 an hour, which places Virginia close to the U.S. midpoint, though pay shifts by region, so check the metro where you plan to work before comparing offers.

Phlebotomy Training Programs Accepting Students in Virginia

12 schools in the state offer this course through an education partner, with open enrollment and a national certification exam voucher. Request information to hear from the school directly.

Every Phlebotomy Training Program in Virginia

22 schools, grouped by city. Select a program to see its highlights, and use the Website link for the school's own program page.

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