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Phlebotomy Classes Near Essex, IL

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Essex

11 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Essex, IL, two of them within 25. The closest is Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, 17 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,699 (Joliet Junior College). The shortest is South Suburban College's one semester certificate.

2programs within 25 miles
11within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Essex

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Essex, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL17CertificateYes
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL23Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL41Certificate16 wk108 hr
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL42Certificate8 wk100 hr
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL43Certificate16 wk100 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL45Certificate8 wk
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby, IL45CertificateYes
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCrown Point, IN47Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN47Certificate8 wkYes
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN47Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL48Certificate48 wkYes$1,760

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Essex

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 Essex, IL:

  • Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris · 17 miles
  • Presence St Marys Hospital Kankakee · 17 miles
  • Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · 17 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 Essex

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Essex, IL?

Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, about 17 miles away. Phlebotomy, Certificate and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Essex, 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 Essex, IL?

South Suburban College's Phlebotomy Basic Certificate (PHB.BASIC) takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Midwestern Career College (8 weeks) is next.

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

Yes. Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Essex, IL prepare you for certification?

Nine of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT), Joliet Junior College (ASCP PBT), Moraine Valley Community College (ASCP PBT) and South Suburban College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT), 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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