Phlebotomy schools in Virginia
23 programs in Virginia, with what each one publishes about tuition, length and externships. Virginia does not license phlebotomists — employers set the bar instead.
Phlebotomy classes by city in Virginia
Virginia Phlebotomy Programs
Centura College - Chesapeake
Centura College - Virginia Beach
Eastern Virginia Career College
ECPI University - Newport News
ECPI University - Northern Virginia
ECPI University - Richmond South
ECPI University - Richmond West
ECPI University - Virginia Beach
Fortis College - Norfolk
Fortis College - Richmond
Inova Phlebotomy School
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Phlebotomy
Northwest Phlebotomy School - Norfolk
Northwest Phlebotomy School - Richmond
Sentara RMH School of Phlebotomy
Southside Virginia Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College - Phlebotomy
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Vital Medical Institute
Online Programs Available in Virginia
These accredited online programs accept students from Virginia
Phlebotomy Requirements in Virginia
Virginia does not require state licensure for phlebotomists, but most employers prefer or require national certification (CPT, NCPT, etc.).
Average phlebotomist salary in Virginia: $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.
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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.