589 schools · federal data
Phlebotomy and medical lab programs compared
589 schools in our data award certificates or associate degrees in phlebotomy and medical lab: 458 certificate programs and 261 associate programs. Graduates of the typical certificate program earned $33,614 a year after finishing and $37,643 four years after.
What counts: the Department of Education groups programs by field, and this field covers clinical and medical laboratory work, including phlebotomy and lab technicians.
Where phlebotomy and medical lab graduates earn the most
Typical first-year earnings of certificate graduates, by state. Tap a state for its programs.
Certificate or associate degree?
| Certificate | Associate degree | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 458 | 261 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 12,641 | 2,715 |
| Typical earnings 1 year after | $33,614 | $54,320 |
| Typical earnings 4 years after | $37,643 | $56,242 |
| Typical median debt | $7,924 | $15,844 |
Associate graduates in phlebotomy and medical lab started out earning $20,706 more a year than certificate graduates, but an associate degree usually takes longer.
Highest-earning phlebotomy and medical lab certificate programs
Programs with at least 10 graduates in 2023-24, ranked by median earnings one year after graduation.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough CollegeTampa, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 78 | $76,329 | $57,203 | n/a |
| University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND | Public university | Certificate | 74 | $67,562 | $75,339 | $9,445 |
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Public university | Certificate | 44 | $65,165 | $66,173 | $9,500 |
| Carolinas College of Health SciencesCharlotte, NC | Public technical school | Certificate | 22 | $63,917 | $70,222 | $8,334 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career CollegeAntioch, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 293 | $54,619 | $62,065 | $4,685 |
| Glendale Career CollegeGlendale, CA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 33 | $47,095 | $47,771 | $8,903 |
| MCI Institute of NJOcean, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 13 | $46,901 | $46,309 | $5,247 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland ParkWoodland Park, NJ | For-profit college | Certificate | 12 | $46,589 | $46,472 | n/a |
| Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 30 | $45,436 | $57,298 | n/a |
| H W Brewster Technical CollegeTampa, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 22 | $43,504 | $46,188 | n/a |
| Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 43 | $43,447 | $61,879 | $9,500 |
| Premiere Career CollegeIrwindale, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 15 | $42,387 | $40,955 | $5,041 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | $42,186 | n/a | n/a |
| MTI CollegeSacramento, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 78 | $41,376 | $42,959 | $9,139 |
| Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 186 | $39,970 | $40,212 | $3,166 |
Highest-earning phlebotomy and medical lab associate programs
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | $78,167 | n/a | n/a |
| Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 22 | $74,593 | $75,304 | n/a |
| Mercer County Community CollegeWest Windsor, NJ | Community college | Associate degree | 24 | $74,342 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Public university | Associate degree | 27 | $72,792 | n/a | n/a |
| Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL | Public technical school | Associate degree | 46 | $68,947 | $79,084 | $12,125 |
| CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 31 | $67,635 | n/a | n/a |
| Phoenix CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 36 | $67,118 | $72,608 | n/a |
| Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | $65,641 | n/a | $8,838 |
| Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 18 | $63,412 | n/a | n/a |
| Weber State UniversityOgden, UT | Community college | Associate degree | 96 | $62,637 | $62,339 | $13,296 |
| SUNY Broome Community CollegeBinghamton, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | $61,736 | $63,764 | $16,687 |
| Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 19 | $61,559 | $63,280 | $17,997 |
| Alamance Community CollegeGraham, NC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 16 | $60,941 | n/a | n/a |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 26 | $60,262 | $55,321 | $19,440 |
| Clark State CollegeSpringfield, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 10 | $59,966 | n/a | n/a |
Largest phlebotomy and medical lab programs
By number of graduates in 2023-24.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Career CollegeLas Vegas, NV | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 577 | $32,941 | n/a | n/a |
| Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 341 | n/a | n/a | $8,305 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career CollegeAntioch, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 293 | $54,619 | $62,065 | $4,685 |
| Mountainland Technical CollegeLehi, UT | Public technical school | Certificate | 210 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 200 | $34,386 | $39,598 | $6,787 |
| Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 186 | $39,970 | $40,212 | $3,166 |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 175 | $37,571 | $42,401 | $5,484 |
| Davis Technical CollegeKaysville, UT | Public technical school | Certificate | 141 | $39,290 | n/a | n/a |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 129 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 126 | $30,241 | n/a | n/a |
| American Institute of Medical Sciences & EducationPiscataway, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 124 | n/a | n/a | $5,946 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceRochester, MN | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 122 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lively Technical CollegeTallahassee, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 109 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 104 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Compu-Med Vocational Careers CorpHialeah, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 104 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Phlebotomy and medical lab programs by state
Fewer than 3 schools: Connecticut (2), Delaware (2), Hawaii (1), New Hampshire (2), Puerto Rico (2), Rhode Island (2), Wyoming (2). See each state's trade school page.
Frequently asked questions
How many phlebotomy and medical lab programs are there?
589 schools on the College Scorecard awarded at least one phlebotomy and medical lab certificate or associate degree in the last two years we have data for: 458 certificate programs and 261 associate programs.
How much do phlebotomy and medical lab program graduates earn?
Graduates of the typical phlebotomy and medical lab certificate program earned a median of $33,614 one year after finishing and $37,643 four years after, in 2024 dollars. For associate degrees the one-year figure was $54,320. Pay varies a lot by school and state, so check the program tables.
Which phlebotomy and medical lab program has the highest earnings?
Among certificate programs with at least 10 graduates, Hillsborough College in Tampa, FL had the highest median earnings one year after graduation: $76,329.
How much debt do phlebotomy and medical lab students take on?
At the typical certificate program, graduates who borrowed federal loans left with a median of $7,924. Many trade students borrow nothing, so check each school's net price and aid first.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.