Phlebotomy classes in Rochester
2 phlebotomy training programs in Rochester, Michigan. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
What phlebotomists earn in Michigan
The median phlebotomist in Michigan earns $39,860 a year ($19.16/hour), across about 3,540 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Rochester wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Rochester: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Rochester?
There are 2 phlebotomy training programs in Rochester, Michigan listed on PhlebGuide.
Do Rochester phlebotomy programs include an externship?
1 of the 2 programs in Rochester include a clinical externship. That is supervised practice on real patients, and certification bodies require documented live draws — so it is the single most important thing to confirm before enrolling.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Michigan?
Michigan does not license phlebotomists at state level. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT or AMT's RPT instead.
What do phlebotomists earn in Michigan?
The median phlebotomist in Michigan earns $39,860 a year ($19.16 an hour), across roughly 3,540 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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Where this fits in
Choosing a program is one step of four. We cover the rest of it too — including how to pay, which changed in July 2026 when short programs became Pell-eligible for the first time.
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Starting out
Work out whether the job suits you, what it pays, and what your state requires — before you spend anything.
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Choosing a school and paying for it
Compare real programs on the things that decide your outcome, then find the money. Short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026.
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Going to school
What the classroom and the externship are actually like, and passing your certification exam the first time.
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Getting hired
Where phlebotomists actually work, what entry-level hiring looks like, and how to get past the experience catch-22.