Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Types of Degrees Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist graduations there were in 2021-2022 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Basic Certificate	7,979
Undergraduate Certificate	295
Associate Degree	22

What Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills for Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Majors

A major in phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist student include the following:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Phlebotomists	24.5%	$34,480

Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist?

The major attracts more women than men. About 95% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	15
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

How Much Do Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist is $35,560. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Some degrees associated with phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	31.8%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	45.5%
Some College Courses	13.6%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	4.6%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	4.6%

Online Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	36	1
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	3	1
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	0	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Worth It?

The median salary for a phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist grad is $35,560 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

Trades Related to Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist.

Major	Number of Grads
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology	3,966
Laboratory Technician	3,429
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician	1,193
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions	822
Blood Bank Technology Specialist	319
Histologic Technician	245
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician	184
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist	147
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist	101
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician	72
Hematology Technology	66
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist	44

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla under License

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