by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 335 U.S. colleges awarded 10,645 degrees and certificates in Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 35% of graduates. College Factual ranks 249 schools in its 2027 Best Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing, rising to $50,767 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist is a widely-pursued major, with 10,645 degrees awarded annually. 335 colleges award phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist degrees, an average of 32 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 644.
By level, the 10,645 awards include 144 certificates, 6 associate degrees and 3,715 master’s degrees.
Women earned 89% of phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist degrees and certificates in the latest year (9,479 of 10,645). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (3,885) and Hispanic or Latino (3,248), and international students earned 86.
College Factual ranks 249 schools in its 2027 Best Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Schools ranking, including 24 for associate degrees. It also ranks phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist schools within 1 state. In all, 335 colleges offer phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist credential is the master’s degree: 3,715 of the 10,645 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Customer and Personal Service and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 144 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3,715 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist, at 26.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 26.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 17.4% |
| Master’s degree | 16.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 11.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.7% |
| Some college courses | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, with an average median salary of $37,467; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Phlebotomy Technician, Collections Technician, Venipuncturist and Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
The occupation related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist with the most projected jobs is Phlebotomists, at 1,537,128.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | 1,537,128 | 5.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing their program, $50,767 after four years and $45,731 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,086 |
| 4 years | $50,767 |
| 5 years | $45,731 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist, with a median salary of $46,663.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Phlebotomists | $28,271 |
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 11,817 degrees a year; the largest are Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (4,179), Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (3,375) and Sterile Processing Technology/Technician (2,477). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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