Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Rochelle
Seven phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Rochelle, IL, two of them within 25. The closest is Kishwaukee College in Malta, 10 miles away: a non-credit course that takes jan with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,999 (McHenry County College). The shortest is Elgin Community College's two courses in one or two semesters certificate.
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 Rochelle, IL:
Rochelle Community HospitalRochelle · under a mile
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee HospitalDekalb · 16 miles
OSF Saint Katharine Medical CenterDixon · 22 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Rochelle, IL?
Kishwaukee College in Malta, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CE 085 5001) takes jan and includes a 100-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Rochelle, IL?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,999 at McHenry County College to $2,250 at Kishwaukee 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 Rochelle, 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. Waubonsee Community College (as little as one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Rochelle, IL?
Yes. Kishwaukee College (Malta, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Rochelle, IL prepare you for certification?
Six of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kishwaukee College (ASCP PBT), Rock Valley College (ASCP PBT), Waubonsee Community College (ASCP PBT) and Elgin Community College (ASCP PBT), 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.