Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Grand Chain, IL, two of them within 25. The closest is Shawnee Community College in Ullin, 10 miles away. The shortest is John A. Logan College's one semester certificate.
Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
Shawnee Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker
Phlebotomy - Certificate
John A. Logan College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy - Certificate
Phlebotomy Certificate
Read Southeastern Illinois College's requirements: Phlebotomy Certificate
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 10 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY | 24 | Certificate | |||
| John A. Logan College | Carterville, IL | 37 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | 42 | Certificate | 16 wk |
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 Grand Chain, IL:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Shawnee Community College in Ullin, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy (PN 1126) and includes a clinical externship.
John A. Logan College's Phlebotomy - Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Southeastern Illinois College (16 weeks) is next.
Three of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Shawnee Community College (NCCT NCPT), John A. Logan College (ASCP PBT) and Southeastern Illinois College (NHA CPT and ASPT).
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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