Best Phlebotomy Programs in Iowa (2026)

Quick answer: Phlebotomy technicians in Iowa earn a median of $38,240 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited phlebotomy technician schools in Iowa with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

This guide rounds up phlebotomy technician schools serving Iowa and the local job-market figures worth checking first. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $38,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Iowa Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$38,240BLS OEWS, May 2025
Iowa pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$35,970 to $46,570BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying Iowa metro for this fieldDavenport, IA, $44,510BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+5.6% growth, about 18,400 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment1,100 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Iowa location quotient0.76BLS OEWS, May 2025

Explore the Phlebotomy technician Career

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Iowa figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 209 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#2

St Luke's College

Sioux City, IA 160.0 miles away BOC Score 75.4
Tuition $24,175 - $27,647
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 80.0%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 53
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $76,207 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD 194.6 miles away BOC Score 69.7
Tuition $7,650 - $20,272
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 55.5%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1193
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,289 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN 208.7 miles away BOC Score 68.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 47.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 57
  • Annual completions: 610
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,859 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

South Central College

North Mankato, MN 127.7 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 33.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,003 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Riverland Community College

Austin, MN 88.3 miles away BOC Score 59.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 52.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 657
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,768 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 205.8 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 120
  • Annual completions: 4231
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,207 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN 201.3 miles away BOC Score 58.5
Tuition $6,491 - $17,408
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49.2%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1146
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,390 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 104.9 miles away BOC Score 56.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 583
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,322 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 51.9 miles away BOC Score 50.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 36.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 6334
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,817 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN 186.1 miles away BOC Score 49.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 19.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 605
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,483 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 175.4 miles away BOC Score 48.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 36.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1406
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,870 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Phlebotomist Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Phlebotomists
Phlebotomists annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $35780, P25 $38190, P50 $45230, P75 $48930, P90 $58780.10th$35,78025th$38,19050th (median)$45,23075th$48,93090th$58,780
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Phlebotomists annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$35,780
25th$38,190
50th (median)$45,230
75th$48,930
90th$58,780
Projected employment growth, United States, Phlebotomists, 2024-2034
Phlebotomists employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 139700; 2034 projected employment 147500; percent change +5.6%.2024139,700 jobs2034 (proj.)147,500 jobsChange: +5.6%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Phlebotomists employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024139,700
2034 projected147,500
Percent change+5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does phlebotomy technician training take in Iowa?

Phlebotomy technician certificate programs in Iowa typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do phlebotomy technicians earn in Iowa?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), phlebotomy technicians in Iowa earned a median annual wage of approximately $38,240. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $35,970 to $46,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many phlebotomy technician schools are in Iowa?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)