Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Saint Elmo
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Saint Elmo, IL. The closest is Olney Central College in Olney, 46 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters. Published prices nearby start at $775 (St. Charles Community College). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's 5 weeks 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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Saint Elmo, IL:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Saint Elmo
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Saint Elmo, IL?
Olney Central College in Olney, about 46 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339) takes two semesters and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Saint Elmo, IL?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $775 at St. Charles Community College to $3,211 at Ivy Tech Community 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 Saint Elmo, IL?
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (7 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Saint Elmo, IL?
Yes. Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, evening), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) and St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (St. Louis, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Saint Elmo, IL prepare you for certification?
Six of the 16 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Lincoln Land Community College (ASCP PBT), Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT) and John A. Logan 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.