Phlebotomy Classes in California

California has 21 schools with phlebotomy programs in this directory: 11 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 997 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,900 to $17,000, with a median of $4,630 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,618 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Contra Costa Medical Career College, Escondido Adult School and Healthcare Career College.

21
Schools with this program
997
Graduates last year
$4,630
Median program tuition
$37,618
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 phlebotomy classes in California

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MTI College

Sacramento, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
78
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,376
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,055
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
71
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,614
Type
Private for-profit

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,350
Graduates last year
65
Type
Public

National Career Education

Citrus Heights, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,718
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
49
Type
Private for-profit

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,270
Graduates last year
42
Type
Public

Central Coast College

Salinas, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,205
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
30
Type
Private for-profit

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,577
Graduates last year
22
Type
Public

Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,288
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,560
Graduates last year
1
Type
Public

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,450
Type
Public

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,156
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does phlebotomy training cost in California?

The median published tuition is $4,630 (range $1,900 to $17,000, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Universal Healthcare Careers College ($1,900), Butte County Regional Occupational Program ($2,550) and Contra Costa Medical Career College ($3,357). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does phlebotomy school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 3 months to finish (1 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do phlebotomy graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,618 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public phlebotomy programs in California?

Yes. 11 public schools offer it, including Escondido Adult School, Cuesta College, Cabrillo College, City College of San Francisco and Vista Adult School.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.