Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Alexander, IL. The closest is Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, 22 miles away: a non-credit course that takes classroom Jan with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $775 (St. Charles Community College). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's 5 weeks certificate.
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$775lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Alexander
Phlebotomists in Illinois earned a median of $46,010 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $780 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Illinois's 7,910 phlebotomists earned between $39,710 and $49,720.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Alexander, IL:
- Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Jacksonville · 10 miles
- St Johns Hospital Springfield · 22 miles
- Memorial Medical Center Springfield · 22 miles
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Alexander
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Alexander, IL?
Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, about 22 miles away. Phlebotomy Training (Phlebotomy Technician) takes classroom Jan and includes a 100-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Alexander, IL?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $775 at St. Charles Community College to $2,600 at Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Alexander, IL?
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria (5 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Alexander, IL?
Yes. Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, evening), Pike-Lincoln Technical Center (Eolia, evening) and St. Charles Adult and Community Education (St. Charles, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 6 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Alexander, IL prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 15 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Lincoln Land Community College (ASCP PBT), Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), St. Charles Adult and Community Education (NHA CPT) and Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Illinois?
A median of $46,010 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 7,910 phlebotomists in Illinois. The national median was $45,230.