Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Ellery
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Ellery, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Frontier Community College in Fairfield, 13 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters. The shortest is Rend Lake College's one semester certificate.
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Ellery, IL:
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Ellery, IL?
Frontier Community College in Fairfield, about 13 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339) takes two semesters and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Ellery, IL?
Rend Lake College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Southeastern Illinois College (16 weeks) is next.
Which programs near Ellery, IL prepare you for certification?
One of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Southeastern Illinois College (NHA CPT and ASPT).
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.