Phlebotomy schools in Illinois
18 programs in Illinois, with what each one publishes about tuition, length and externships. Illinois does not license phlebotomists — employers set the bar instead.
Phlebotomy classes by city in Illinois
Illinois Phlebotomy Programs
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X
College of DuPage
College of Lake County
Elgin Community College
Harper College
Heartland Community College
Illinois Health Careers
Illinois Valley Community College
Joliet Junior College
Kishwaukee College
Lincoln Land Community College
Moraine Valley Community College
Northwest Phlebotomy School - Chicago
Oakton College
Phlebotomy Career Training - Chicago
Triton College
Waubonsee Community College
Online Programs Available in Illinois
These accredited online programs accept students from Illinois
Phlebotomy Requirements in Illinois
Illinois does not require state licensure for phlebotomists, but most employers prefer or require national certification (CPT, NCPT, etc.).
Average phlebotomist salary in Illinois: $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.