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Phlebotomy Classes Near Yellowhead, IL

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

11 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Yellowhead, IL, five of them within 25. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Crown Point, 16 miles away: a certificate that takes 2 semesters with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,699 (Joliet Junior College). The shortest is University of Saint Francis's 1 semester certificate.

5programs within 25 miles
11within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Yellowhead

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Yellowhead, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCrown Point, IN16Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN16Certificate8 wkYes
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL18CertificateYes
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL23Certificate8 wk100 hr
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN24Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL32Certificate8 wk
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL33Certificate16 wk108 hr
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL34Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL43Certificate16 wk80 hr
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL48Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL48Certificate48 wkYes$1,760

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Yellowhead

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 Yellowhead, IL:

  • Presence St Marys Hospital Kankakee · 18 miles
  • Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · 18 miles
  • Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights Olympia Fields · 18 miles
  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey · 24 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 Yellowhead

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Yellowhead, IL?

Ivy Tech Community College in Crown Point, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CT) takes 2 semesters and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Yellowhead, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,699 at Joliet Junior College to $5,500 at Gifted Hands Academy. 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 Yellowhead, IL?

University of Saint Francis's Phlebotomy Technician Preparation takes 1 semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. South Suburban College (one semester) is next.

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

Yes. Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) and Triton College (River Grove, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Yellowhead, IL prepare you for certification?

Nine of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Saint Francis (NHA CPT), Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT), South Suburban College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT) and Gifted Hands Academy (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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