Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elwin, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Richland Community College in Decatur, 5 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $2,490 (Lincoln Land Community College). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's 5 weeks certificate.
Phlebotomy Certificate (2502)
Richland Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate (2502)
LLCC-Medical District, Springfield, IL · #10 in Illinois (63/100)
Phlebotomy Training (Phlebotomy Technician)
See Lincoln Land Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Training (Phlebotomy Technician)
Springfield, IL Campus, Springfield, IL · #26 in Illinois (33/100)
Phlebotomy Course
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Course
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | 5 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | 36 | Non-credit course | classroom Jan | 100 hr | $2,490 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | Springfield, IL | 36 | Certificate | 5 wk | $2,600 |
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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Elwin, IL:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Richland Community College in Decatur, about 5 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (2502) and includes a clinical externship.
Published prices within 50 miles run from $2,490 at Lincoln Land Community College to $2,600 at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
Yes. Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Lincoln Land Community College (ASCP PBT) and Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT).
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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