28 schools · Texas
Phlebotomy and medical lab programs in Texas
28 schools in Texas offer phlebotomy and medical lab programs (20 of them public), with 13 certificate and 18 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $33,614 a year after finishing, compared with $33,614 nationally.
All phlebotomy and medical lab programs in Texas
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX | Public university | Associate degree | 26 | $56,561 | $69,606 | $10,875 | $8,302 |
| San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | $53,085 | n/a | n/a | $2,490 |
| Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | $52,545 | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Grayson CollegeDenison, TX | Public technical school | Associate degree | 20 | $49,404 | n/a | n/a | $3,052 |
| Austin Community College DistrictAustin, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | $45,801 | n/a | n/a | $2,550 |
| Fortis CollegeHouston, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 47 | $36,965 | $40,769 | $9,500 | $18,133 |
| Fortis InstituteHouston, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 63 | $36,965 | $40,769 | $9,500 | $17,000 |
| Southwest University at El PasoEl Paso, TX | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 27 | $34,755 | $36,823 | $24,590 | $16,000 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El PasoEl Paso, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $33,614 | $36,852 | $3,166 | $16,895 |
| Pima Medical Institute-HoustonHouston, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 59 | $33,614 | $36,852 | $3,166 | $16,895 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 57 | $33,614 | $36,852 | $3,166 | $17,235 |
| Houston City CollegeHouston, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | $63,664 | n/a | $2,040 |
| Amarillo CollegeAmarillo, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | $56,168 | n/a | $2,136 |
| Weatherford CollegeWeatherford, TX | Community college | Certificate | 33 | n/a | $40,220 | n/a | $5,250 |
| Central Texas CollegeKilleen, TX | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,750 |
| Central Texas CollegeKilleen, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,750 |
| Concorde Career College-Grand PrairieGrand Prairie, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 66 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $35,440 |
| Dallas CollegeDallas, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,970 |
| Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,440 |
| El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,274 |
| McLennan Community CollegeWaco, TX | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,660 |
| McLennan Community CollegeWaco, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,660 |
| Navarro CollegeCorsicana, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,008 |
| Northeast Texas Community CollegeMount Pleasant, TX | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,957 |
| Panola CollegeCarthage, TX | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,622 |
| Rio Grande Valley CollegePharr, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $29,400 |
| St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX | Public technical school | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,412 |
| St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX | Public technical school | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,412 |
| Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,998 |
| Texas Southmost CollegeBrownsville, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,298 |
| Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,640 |
Cities with the most programs: Houston (4), El Paso (3), San Antonio (2), Stephenville (1), Pasadena (1), Tyler (1), Denison (1), Austin (1), Amarillo (1), Weatherford (1), Killeen (1), Grand Prairie (1).
What counts: clinical and medical laboratory work, including phlebotomy and lab technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many phlebotomy and medical lab programs are in Texas?
28 schools in Texas awarded phlebotomy and medical lab certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 13 certificate and 18 associate programs.
Which phlebotomy and medical lab program in Texas has the highest earnings?
Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $56,561 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest phlebotomy and medical lab school in Texas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth charges $1,998 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do phlebotomy and medical lab graduates make in Texas?
The typical certificate program in Texas reported median earnings of $33,614 one year after graduation and $38,536 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Phlebotomy and medical lab programs nationwide
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.