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Phlebotomists in Mississippi earn a median $36,290 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists phlebotomy schools near Brandon, sorted by distance, with program lengths, credentials, and local wage data so you can compare training options.
Sources: BLS OEWS, May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034; IPEDS / program catalogs, 2023.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 |
| 25th | $38,190 |
| 50th (median) | $45,230 |
| 75th | $48,930 |
| 90th | $58,780 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 139,700 |
| 2034 projected | 147,500 |
| Percent change | +5.6% |
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 |
| 25th | $38,190 |
| 50th (median) | $45,230 |
| 75th | $48,930 |
| 90th | $58,780 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 139,700 |
| 2034 projected | 147,500 |
| Percent change | +5.6% |
Phlebotomy Technician is not a state-licensed occupation in most states, including Mississippi; national certification is voluntary but widely preferred by employers. Confirm any facility-specific requirements before enrolling.
Most phlebotomy workers train through a short postsecondary certificate or diploma that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical, lab, or externship hours. A smaller number enter through registered apprenticeships or employer-sponsored training; confirm hour totals and clinical placement details with each program before enrolling.
Phlebotomy Technician programs blend healthcare fundamentals — anatomy, medical terminology, infection control, and patient safety — with the hands-on skills specific to the role, practiced in labs and a supervised clinical or externship. Coursework also prepares you for the certification or licensing exam where one applies.
Most Phlebotomy Technician programs are short certificate or diploma tracks that take roughly 4 to 12 months of full-time study; degree tracks (where they exist) run longer. Actual length depends on schedule, clinical hours, and any prerequisites.
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (BLS OEWS May 2025), Phlebotomists in Mississippi earned a median annual wage of approximately $36,290. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range in Mississippi was about $27,730 to $47,980 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) estimate national employment for Phlebotomists will change +5.6%, with about 18,400 openings per year, including replacements.
This role is not state-licensed in most states, but many employers prefer or require national certification such as the ASCP, NHA CPT, or AMCA CPT. Confirm requirements with prospective employers and your program before enrolling.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
