Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

CIP 51.1009 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

269

320 total including inactive

States

Across 43 states

Graduates (2023)

7,042

Total completions

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 43 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Ohio, Florida and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$105,620

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+17.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,531

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $15,250, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 736 (10.5%)

Female: 6,306 (89.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 6,722 (95.5%)

Associate: 320 (4.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Realistic

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.