Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Perks, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Shawnee Community College in Ullin, 6 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 | 6 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY | 29 | Certificate | |||
| John A. Logan College | Carterville, IL | 32 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | 41 | 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 Perks, 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 6 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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