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How long is phlebotomy training?

Middle length

3 months

IPEDS, 48 programs

Middle clock hours

180

44 clock-hour programs

The answer, from the federal files

Certificate program length: 2 months to 4 months for most; middle 3 months (48 programs reporting to IPEDS)
Clock hours: middle 180; half run 138 to 300
On state WIOA training lists: middle 12 weeks

Lengths and tuition: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
State WIOA lists: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.

How long phlebotomy programs run

Length	Programs
Under 3 months	13
3 to 6 months	29
7 to 12 months	6
Over 12 months	0

Program length by state (clock-hour schools, 3 or more reporting)

State	Programs reporting	Middle	Range
Ohio	9	4 months	1 month to 6 months
Florida	7	2 months	2 months to 4 months
California	6	3 months	1 month to 9 months
Arizona	6	3 months	1 month to 9 months
Texas	4	4 months	3 months to 4 months
Louisiana	4	4 months	2 months to 9 months
West Virginia	3	3 months	3 months to 6 months

Why community colleges (charged by the year) are not in these figures

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