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Phlebotomy Classes Near Berkeley, IL

17 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Berkeley, IL, eight of them within 25. The closest is Triton College in River Grove, 5 miles away: a non-credit course that takes feb. Published prices nearby start at $1,699 (Joliet Junior College). The shortest is William Rainey Harper College's PHB 101 then PHB 102 certificate.

8programs within 25 miles
17within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Berkeley

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Berkeley, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL5Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL8Certificate48 wkYes$1,760
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL11Certificate16 wkYes
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL12Certificate16 wk80 hr
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL14Certificate16 wk108 hr
William Rainey Harper CollegeProspect Heights, IL15Certificate8 wk120 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeChicago, IL15Certificate8 wk
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL23Certificate8 wk100 hr
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL26Certificate8 wk100 hr
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL28Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL29Certificate16 wk100 hr
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN31Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL33Certificate16 wkYes
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL33Non-credit course$1,999
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCrown Point, IN44Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN44Certificate8 wkYes
Kishwaukee CollegeMalta, IL49Non-credit coursejan100 hr$2,250

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Berkeley

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 61 hospitals within 25 miles of Berkeley, IL, 56 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst · 2 miles
  • Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park · 3 miles
  • Loyola University Medical Center Maywood · 4 miles
  • Hines VA Medical Center Hines · 4 miles
  • Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago · 5 miles
  • Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale Hinsdale · 6 miles
  • West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park · 6 miles
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital Oak Park · 6 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 Berkeley

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Berkeley, IL?

Triton College in River Grove, about 5 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Training (IHP E05) takes feb and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Berkeley, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,699 at Joliet Junior College to $5,500 at Gifted Hands Academy. 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 Berkeley, IL?

William Rainey Harper College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes PHB 101 then PHB 102, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Midwestern Career College (8 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Berkeley, IL?

Yes. Triton College (River Grove, evening), Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) and College of Lake County (Grayslake, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Berkeley, IL prepare you for certification?

14 of the 17 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Triton College (NHA CPT), College of DuPage (ASCP PBT), Oakton College (ASCP PBT) and City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NPA), 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.

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