Phlebotomy Classes in Columbia
3 phlebotomy training programs in Columbia, South Carolina. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
What phlebotomists earn in South Carolina
The median phlebotomist in South Carolina earns $39,010 a year ($18.76/hour), across about 2,760 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Columbia wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Columbia: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Columbia?
There are 3 phlebotomy training programs in Columbia, South Carolina listed on PhlebGuide.
Do Columbia phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 3 Columbia listings currently confirm an included externship. Ask each school directly: certification requires documented live draws, and arranging clinical hours yourself is significantly harder than having the school place you.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in South Carolina?
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
The median phlebotomist in South Carolina earns $39,010 a year ($18.76 an hour), across roughly 2,760 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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