Phlebotomy schools in Iowa
18 programs in Iowa, with what each one publishes about tuition, length and externships. Iowa does not license phlebotomists — employers set the bar instead.
Phlebotomy classes by city in Iowa
Iowa Phlebotomy Programs
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College - Phlebotomy
Eastern Iowa Community College
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges - Phlebotomy
Hawkeye Community College
Indian Hills Community College
Iowa Central Community College - Phlebotomy
Iowa Lakes Community College
Iowa Valley Community College - Phlebotomy
Iowa Western Community College - Phlebotomy
Kirkwood Community College - Phlebotomy
North Iowa Area Community College - Phlebotomy
Northeast Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College
Southeastern Community College - Iowa
Southwestern Community College - IA
St. Lukes College Iowa - Phlebotomy
Western Iowa Tech
Online Programs Available in Iowa
These accredited online programs accept students from Iowa
Phlebotomy Requirements in Iowa
Iowa does not require state licensure for phlebotomists, but most employers prefer or require national certification (CPT, NCPT, etc.).
Average phlebotomist salary in Iowa: $35,000 - $45,000/year
Choosing a program is step two of four
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.
- 2You are here
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.
- 3
Going to school
What the classroom and the externship are actually like, and passing your certification exam the first time.
- 4
Getting hired
Where phlebotomists actually work, what entry-level hiring looks like, and how to get past the experience catch-22.