Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of La Place, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Richland Community College in Decatur, 12 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 | 12 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | 49 | Non-credit course | classroom Jan | 100 hr | $2,490 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | Springfield, IL | 49 | 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 La Place, 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 12 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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