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Phlebotomy Classes Near Kirkland, IL

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

11 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Kirkland, IL, two of them within 25. The closest is Kishwaukee College in Malta, 11 miles away: a non-credit course that takes jan with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,760 (College of DuPage). The shortest is Elgin Community College's two courses in one or two semesters certificate.

2programs within 25 miles
11within 50 miles
$1,760lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Kirkland

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Kirkland, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Kishwaukee CollegeMalta, IL11Non-credit coursejan100 hr$2,250
Rock Valley CollegeRockford, IL16Certificate24 wk100 hr
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL27Certificate8 wk100 hr
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL30Non-credit course$1,999
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL30Certificate16 wk100 hr
William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL41Certificate8 wk120 hr
Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville, WI42DiplomaYes$2,942
Highland Community CollegeFreeport, IL43Certificate
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL43Certificate48 wkYes$1,760
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL44Certificate16 wkYes
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL49Certificate16 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Kirkland

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 Kirkland, IL:

  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb · 14 miles
  • Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford · 14 miles
  • Rochelle Community Hospital Rochelle · 16 miles
  • UW Health Rockford · 16 miles
  • Javon Bea Hospital Rockford · 19 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 Kirkland

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Kirkland, IL?

Kishwaukee College in Malta, about 11 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CE 085 5001) takes jan and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Kirkland, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,760 at College of DuPage to $2,942 at Blackhawk Technical College. 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 Kirkland, IL?

Elgin Community College's Basic Vocational Certificate in Phlebotomy takes two courses in one or two semesters, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. William Rainey Harper College (PHB 101 then PHB 102) is next.

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

Yes. Kishwaukee College (Malta, evening) and College of Lake County (Grayslake, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Kirkland, IL prepare you for certification?

Eight of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kishwaukee College (ASCP PBT), Rock Valley College (ASCP PBT), Elgin Community College (ASCP PBT) and McHenry County College (NHA CPT), 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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