Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Edwards, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria in East Peoria, 12 miles away: a certificate that takes 5 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $1,045 (Carl Sandburg College).
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria | East Peoria, IL | 12 | Certificate | 5 wk | $2,600 | |
| Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL | 36 | Non-credit course | $1,045 | ||
| Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | 42 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | 50 | Certificate | Yes |
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 five hospitals within 25 miles of Edwards, IL:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria in East Peoria, about 12 miles away. Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks.
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,045 at Carl Sandburg 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.
Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Heartland Community College (16 weeks) is next.
Four of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), Carl Sandburg College (ASCP PBT), Heartland Community College (NHA CPT) and Illinois Valley Community College (ASCP PBT).
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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