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How long does phlebotomy training near Allen actually take? A certificate or diploma program usually takes 4 to 16 weeks, roughly 40 to 200 hours, and ends with a national exam such as the NHA CPT or ASCP PBT.
Allen has few in-city choices, so many students commute to programs in Addison, Dallas or Arlington. Cost, schedule, clinical placement and local pay vary widely.
Texas does not license phlebotomists, yet employers still expect a national credential, so exam preparation matters as much as the class. Jump straight to the program list →
In Texas the law doesn't require a phlebotomy certificate, but Allen employers often prefer one. Local postings list national certification as preferred and put real weight on hands-on experience.
None of the local postings treat national certification as a hard requirement in Texas. Every active one prefers it. Texas Health Allen names the ASCP credential specifically, so if hospital work is your goal, confirm your program prepares you for that exam. Entry-level roles also lean on hands-on time, which makes a program's clinical hours worth weighing as heavily as its price. Senior territory roles like Quest's Phlebotomist III expect years on the job, so treat them as a later step rather than a first position.
Collin College's Phlebotomy Technician Level 1 Certificate is a 17-credit academic award, and the Allen Technical Campus delivers it through a mix of credit courses and continuing education sections.1 Because of that dual structure, Allen students can take the courses for college credit or take the CE versions (HPRS 2010, PLAB 1023 and PLAB 1060) without pursuing the certificate.2
The credit sequence is HPRS 2310, PLAB 1323 and PLAB 1260, with 100 clinical hours required in the Spring 2026 cohort. Published dates for that Allen cohort run Jan 20 to Mar 15, 2026, and Allen sections meet in the evening. The Plano Campus runs phlebotomy in the afternoon during Fall and Spring, with summer sections at the Technical Campus.
Course-hour figures differ by pathway: PLAB 1323 is listed at 80 contact hours, PLAB 1260 at 116, and HPRS 2310 at 64, while the CE versions list PLAB 1023 at 80 course hours and PLAB 1060 at 48.3 No single calendar length fits every cohort, since clinical scheduling varies by facility.
Collin College is the only phlebotomy provider confirmed in Allen itself. Other Dallas-area schools publish 2026 phlebotomy costs, but none is confirmed to teach in Allen, so check the location before you enroll.
Published prices for phlebotomy training near Allen range from a few hundred dollars per course at a community college to several thousand dollars at a private career school, so the first question to ask is what each figure actually covers. Some providers quote tuition alone, while others bundle textbooks, uniforms and lab supplies, and national exam fees, background checks, drug screens, immunizations and a CPR card are frequently billed on top. The table below reports the numbers each school publishes.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Exam | Supplies & Other Costs | Source Status |
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| Collin College, phlebotomy courses | PLAB-1023 $171; PLAB-1060 clinical $65; HPRS-1001 $114; HPRS-2010 $171 | Not listed | Lab fee $50; liability insurance $11; immunization tracker $15; drug screen $40; background check $40; uniform $60; book bundle $299 per semester | Official college page; tuition is set by credit hour under in-district residency, and some course fees were still to be confirmed |
| Finlay Institute, Phlebotomy Technician | $1,980 special tuition (regular $2,400); $150 registration fee | Not listed | Uniform, student ID, books and lab supplies included in tuition | Official program page; lists an 8-week schedule at $245 per week alongside the $1,980 special tuition |
| DMS Care, Phlebotomy Technician (NHA CPT) | $1,780 | NHA CPT exam fee billed separately | $50 registration; $95 AHA BLS/CPR when needed; textbook, required training materials, hands-on training and lab costs included | Official program page |
| Dallas College, Phlebotomy Technician CESA | CPR/BLS prerequisite $70; PLAB 1023 $1,440; PLAB 1091 $360; PLAB 1060 $450; total $1,870 | ASCP or NHA certification; exam fee not listed | $95.17 for background check, drug screen and document handling | Official college information packet; a 120-hour clinical externship is required |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists | $685 | NHCO exam fee $125 | $100 registration; $35 textbook; $150 supplies; total shown $1,095 | Official provider registration summary for the location |
| Texas School of Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Technician | $6,550 | Not listed in the directory entry | Not listed in the directory entry | State workforce commission school directory, updated September 2025; not the school's own page |
Phlebotomy pay in North Texas has been pulled upward over the last few years by hospital staffing pressure and the growth of outpatient draw sites, but it remains an entry-level wage in a high-cost metro. Federal wage data is the most reliable anchor here, with one caveat worth stating plainly.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported roughly 13,410 phlebotomists working in Texas as of May 2024.1 Median annual pay across the state was $39,770, with a mean of $42,290.1 The spread matters more than the midpoint:
That range tells you something practical. A new graduate taking a first job at a clinic or draw station is likely starting near the lower quartile, while the upper figures generally reflect hospital night shifts, lead phlebotomist roles, donor center specialists, and people with several years behind them.
A metro-specific wage line for phlebotomists in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington was not available to us at the time of writing, so the statewide numbers above are the honest reference point. Large metros in Texas often sit at or slightly above the state median, but we are not going to put a number on that gap without the data to support it. Check the BLS occupational wage tables directly if you want the current metro row.
One more distinction: these are earnings for everyone working as a phlebotomist in Texas, not the starting pay of graduates from any particular class near Allen. No program can promise you the state median. Ask any school you are considering what its recent graduates actually accepted, and in what settings.
Texas does not license phlebotomists, but Allen-area employers still expect a national credential, so the certification exam you sit at the end of your class matters as much as the class itself.
Texas has no state phlebotomy license, only California, Louisiana, Nevada and Washington license phlebotomists at the state level, so certification here is voluntary, though employers commonly expect it; see our Texas state page for the full rule.
Below are the top phlebotomy programs serving Allen students, ranked by IPEDS completion data, accreditation status, and program fit. None of the five sits inside Allen itself, so each option below is either a commute across the metro or an online arrangement, and every card notes which one applies. Tuition, delivery format and institution-wide graduation rates are listed with each entry.
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| #1 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | ~$14,000/yr (est.) | Evening learners at a four-year university | |
A public four-year university in Arlington, within commuting distance of Allen, that runs its phlebotomy training through the continuing education division rather than for academic credit. The 80-hour certificate meets Monday and Wednesday evenings and costs $3,000, a fee that covers textbooks, scrubs, a drug test, CPR training and one attempt at the National CPT exam. Orientation on the first day sets up externship placement, and a fully online voucher-and-lab version is offered at $2,395. Schools offering this program have graduation rates of 54%.
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| #2 | Concorde Career College-Dallas | Dallas, TX | $25,000 – $30,000/yr (est.) | Career changers wanting a quick diploma | |
A private career college on the Dallas side of the metro, a straight commute for Allen residents, offering a three-month Phlebotomy Technician diploma. Classes run two mornings a week, and students log at least 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary punctures in lab before graduation. Concorde covers the first certification exam attempt, and financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Schools offering this program have graduation rates of 60%. Get Details →Sponsored
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| #3 | Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | ~$31,000/yr (est.) | West-metro commuters avoiding Dallas traffic | |
The Grand Prairie campus of the same career college system runs a matching three-month phlebotomy diploma, with class times arranged so students can keep working while enrolled. Coursework covers venipuncture and capillary draws, infection control, sample logging and communication with patients and medical teams. Concorde covers one AMCA exam attempt, and the credits roll into the eight-month Medical Assistant diploma for students who want to continue. It sits farther from Allen than the Dallas campus but stays inside the DFW commute. Schools offering this program have graduation rates of 55%. Get Details →Sponsored
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| #4 | Remington College-Fort Worth Campus | North Richland Hills, TX | $26,000/yr (est. net price) | ||
A private college whose North Richland Hills campus, on the Fort Worth side of the metro, offers a non-credit Phlebotomy Certification Prep course. The 30-hour class is the shortest and least expensive route on this list at $1,160, and the fee includes an ebook, lab supplies, NHA exam prep materials and one attempt at the NHA exam. The published outline lists instruction, review and a phlebotomy lab but no externship, and the course sits outside the college's ACCSC institutional accreditation. Schools offering this program have graduation rates of 45%.
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| #5 | Abilene Christian University | Addison, TX | $20,000 – $25,000/yr (est.) | ||
A private university that delivers its Certified Phlebotomy Technician certificate entirely online with rolling start dates, which suits Allen residents who would rather not commute at all. Students work through a lab kit and recorded competency simulations, and a complimentary NHA exam voucher is provided once they are eligible. Clinical site placement is arranged separately and is not guaranteed, a point worth weighing if you need supervised draws on your resume. Schools offering this program have graduation rates of 47%. Fully online option
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9 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.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (vouchers and lab included)
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5 schools within 40 miles, grouped by city. Select a program to see its highlights, and use the Website link for the school's own program page.
Program data from the schools and the National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS).
Most readers arrive with the same handful of questions about cost, accreditation, timelines and certification. Here is what Texas program reporting actually shows, with a clear note wherever a detail is not confirmed for Allen itself.
