Phlebotomy & Lab programs in California
45 phlebotomy & lab programs at 40 California schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (7 programs), the state median is $42,387 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $41,376. Median borrower debt is $7,202.
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$42,387median 1-yr earnings
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| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $78,167 | – | – |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 378 | $54,619 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Glendale Career College | Glendale, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 27 | $47,095 | $8,903 | $101 |
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 29 | $42,387 | $5,041 | $57 |
| MTI College | Sacramento, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 256 | $41,376 | $9,356 | $106 |
| Universal Healthcare Careers College | Los Angeles, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 25 | $33,860 | – | – |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 75 | $33,614 | $3,167 | $36 |
| Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 44 | not reported | – | – |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| De Anza College | Cupertino, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 36 | not reported | – | – |
| De Anza College | Cupertino, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| El Camino Community College District | Torrance, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Institute for Business and Technology | San Jose, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Merritt College | Oakland, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Concorde Career College-North Hollywood | North Hollywood, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| West Valley College | Saratoga, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Downey Adult School | Downey, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| National Career Education | Citrus Heights, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 57 | not reported | – | – |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Stellar Career College | Modesto, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| National Polytechnic College | Lakewood, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 48 | not reported | – | – |
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 36 | not reported | – | – |
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Chico, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Regan Career Institute | El Monte, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 12 | not reported | $13,502 | $153 |
| Regan Career Institute | El Monte, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Medical Career College of Northern California | Roseville, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Agape College of Business and Science | Fresno, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that states may require phlebotomists to complete an accredited program or hold a license or certification, and employers often prefer professional certification. Check your state's rules.
- How many live blood draws are required and supervised?
- Does the program qualify me for the certification my employers ask for?
- Are clinical sites arranged for me?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying phlebotomy & lab program in California?
By reported one-year earnings, Mt San Antonio College leads at $78,167 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many phlebotomy & lab programs are in California?
The Scorecard lists 45 certificate or associate programs in this field at 40 schools in California.