LPN programs in Illinois

40 LPN programs with results and funding that can make them free

40 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed.¹ In Illinois, 2 of the 40 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 11 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 40 programs

How much do LPN programs cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

Finished the program: Not reported
Working 6 months later: 83%
Earned a year, estimated: about $44,500
Length: 40 to 59 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Illinois may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free LPN programs in Illinois?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Usable prices are not reported for these programs.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

LPN programs in Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield and other Illinois cities

Chicago area12

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 13 more programs are in 13 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns.

All 40 LPN programs in Illinois approved for funding

40 programs

Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Practical Nursing Program
Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus, Red Bud
High school diploma or equivalent
Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus, Red Bud · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus
More details about Practical Nursing Program at Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$8,364
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
149
a year, estimated
$33,500
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personPrerequisite courses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Illinois Central College, East Peoria
Prerequisite courses
Illinois Central College, East Peoria · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$47,100
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Illinois Central College
More details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Illinois Central College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$11,782
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
126
a year, estimated
$47,100
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed
Practical Nursing
Lake Land College, Mattoon
No diploma needed
Lake Land College, Mattoon · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,000
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Lake Land College
More details about Practical Nursing at Lake Land College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$11,490
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
89
a year, estimated
$46,000
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing (240)
Malcolm X College, Chicago
Education and courses
Malcolm X College, Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$37,000
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing (240) at Malcolm X College
More details about Practical Nursing (240) at Malcolm X College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$9,258
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
82
a year, estimated
$37,000
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridPrerequisite courses
Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060
Joliet Junior College, Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$70,900
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$17,730
Length
78 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
74
a year, estimated
$70,900
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon
Education and courses
Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,100
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Sauk Valley Community College
More details about Practical Nursing at Sauk Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$9,518
Length
37 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
59
a year, estimated
$38,100
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Kaskaskia College, Centralia
Education and courses
Kaskaskia College, Centralia · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$54,000
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing - Certificate at Kaskaskia College
More details about Practical Nursing - Certificate at Kaskaskia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$13,510
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
58
a year, estimated
$54,000
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed
Practical Nursing
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg
No diploma needed
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$53,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Practical Nursing at Carl Sandburg College
More details about Practical Nursing at Carl Sandburg College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$13,321
Length
42 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
50
a year, estimated
$53,300
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg
Education and courses
Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Southeastern Illinois College
More details about Practical Nursing at Southeastern Illinois College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$11,202
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
$44,800
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206)
Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield
Education and courses
Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$39,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206) at Lincoln Land Community College
More details about Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206) at Lincoln Land Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$9,956
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
37
a year, estimated
$39,800
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Nursing Practical Advanced Certificate
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee
Education and courses
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,200
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Nursing Practical Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community College
More details about Nursing Practical Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$11,056
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
33
a year, estimated
$44,200
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nurse
Black Hawk College, Moline
Education and courses
Black Hawk College, Moline · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,400
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Practical Nurse at Black Hawk College
More details about Practical Nurse at Black Hawk College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$9,595
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
$38,400
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Richland Community College, Decatur
Education and courses
Richland Community College, Decatur · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Richland Community College
More details about Practical Nursing at Richland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$11,698
Length
44 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
17
a year, estimated
$46,800
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Licensed Practical Nursing
Parkland College, Champaign
Education and courses
Parkland College, Champaign · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,000
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Parkland College
More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Parkland College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$11,007
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
16
a year, estimated
$44,000
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Program
Applied Technology Services, Sunset Hills, MO
Education and courses
Applied Technology Services, Sunset Hills, MO · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Applied Technology Services
More details about Practical Nursing Program at Applied Technology Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
223
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Career Center of Southern Il (Beck), Red Bud
Education and courses
Career Center of Southern Il (Beck), Red Bud · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Career Center of Southern Il (Beck)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
99
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing (CASPN)
Capital Area Career Center, Springfield
Education and courses
Capital Area Career Center, Springfield · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing (CASPN) at Capital Area Career Center
More details about Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing (CASPN) at Capital Area Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
JWCC Practical Nursing Certificate
John Wood Community College, Quincy
Education and courses
John Wood Community College, Quincy · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, JWCC Practical Nursing Certificate at John Wood Community College
More details about JWCC Practical Nursing Certificate at John Wood Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
LPN Program
Great Paragon Health Services Inc., Chicago
Education and courses
Great Paragon Health Services Inc., Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, LPN Program at Great Paragon Health Services Inc.
More details about LPN Program at Great Paragon Health Services Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam
Verve College, Oakbrook
Education and courses
Verve College, Oakbrook · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam at Verve College
More details about LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam at Verve College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Licensed Practical Nurse Training
First Step to Excellence Health Care, Chicago
Education and courses
First Step to Excellence Health Care, Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Licensed Practical Nurse Training at First Step to Excellence Health Care
More details about Licensed Practical Nurse Training at First Step to Excellence Health Care
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
57 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Licensed Practical Nursing
Spoon River College, Canton
Education and courses
Spoon River College, Canton · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Spoon River College
More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Spoon River College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Licensed Practical Nursing Training
Pike - Lincoln Tech Center, Eolia, MO
Education and courses
Pike - Lincoln Tech Center, Eolia, MO · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing Training at Pike - Lincoln Tech Center
More details about Licensed Practical Nursing Training at Pike - Lincoln Tech Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nurse Program
Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies, Rockford
Education and courses
Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies, Rockford · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Practical Nurse Program at Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies
More details about Practical Nurse Program at Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
54 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
John A. Logan Community College, Carterville
Education and courses
John A. Logan Community College, Carterville · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at John A. Logan Community College
More details about Practical Nursing at John A. Logan Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby
Education and courses
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Illinois Valley Community College
More details about Practical Nursing at Illinois Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Shawnee Community College, Ullin
Education and courses
Shawnee Community College, Ullin · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Shawnee Community College
More details about Practical Nursing at Shawnee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Rockford Career College, Rockford
Education and courses
Rockford Career College, Rockford · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Rockford Career College
More details about Practical Nursing at Rockford Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Eiccd - Scc, Bettendorf, IA
Education and courses
Eiccd - Scc, Bettendorf, IA · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Eiccd - Scc
More details about Practical Nursing at Eiccd - Scc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
41 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Heartland Community College, Normal
Education and courses
Heartland Community College, Normal · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Heartland Community College
More details about Practical Nursing at Heartland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
CAAN Academy of Nursing, Matteson
Education and courses
CAAN Academy of Nursing, Matteson · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at CAAN Academy of Nursing
More details about Practical Nursing at CAAN Academy of Nursing
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
59 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing
Americare Technical School, Park Ridge
Education and courses
Americare Technical School, Park Ridge · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing at Americare Technical School
More details about Practical Nursing at Americare Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
84 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)HybridEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Certificate
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC, Robinson
Education and courses
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC, Robinson · Practical nursing (LPN) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Certificate at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
More details about Practical Nursing Certificate at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN)
Harper College, Palatine
Education and courses
Harper College, Palatine · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) at Harper College
More details about Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Exit Out
Rend Lake College, Ina
Education and courses
Rend Lake College, Ina · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Exit Out at Rend Lake College
More details about Practical Nursing Exit Out at Rend Lake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Program
Ambria College of Nursing, Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
Ambria College of Nursing, Hoffman Estates · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Ambria College of Nursing
More details about Practical Nursing Program at Ambria College of Nursing
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Program (51:1613)
North Shore College, Wheeling
Education and courses
North Shore College, Wheeling · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program (51:1613) at North Shore College
More details about Practical Nursing Program (51:1613) at North Shore College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
42 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
Illinois College of Nursing, Palos Hills Il
Education and courses
Illinois College of Nursing, Palos Hills Il · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at Illinois College of Nursing
More details about Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at Illinois College of Nursing
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
58 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
ATS Institute of Technology, Chicago
Education and courses
ATS Institute of Technology, Chicago · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at ATS Institute of Technology
More details about Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at ATS Institute of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
49 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Practical nursing (LPN)In personEducation and courses
Practical Nursing Program (PN)
CALC Institute of Technology, Alton
Education and courses
CALC Institute of Technology, Alton · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Practical Nursing Program (PN) at CALC Institute of Technology
More details about Practical Nursing Program (PN) at CALC Institute of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
65 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported

How to pay for LPN programs in Illinois

Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in Illinois

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

Financial aid and grants for LPN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁵⁶

GI Bill for LPN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁷

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Illinois practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Illinois practical nursing programs are on this list?

These are the practical nursing programs Illinois approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Illinois offers.

How Illinois practical nursing program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some practical nursing programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".⁸ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about LPN programs in Illinois

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LPN programs in Illinois

How much do LPN programs cost in Illinois?

Are there free LPN programs in Illinois?

LPN programs in Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield and other Illinois cities

All 40 LPN programs in Illinois approved for funding

Practical Nursing Program

Licensed Practical Nurse

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing (240)

Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing - Certificate

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206)

Nursing Practical Advanced Certificate

Practical Nurse

Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing Program

Licensed Practical Nurse

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing (CASPN)

JWCC Practical Nursing Certificate

LPN Program

LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam

Licensed Practical Nurse Training

Licensed Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing Training

Practical Nurse Program

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing Certificate

Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN)

Practical Nursing Exit Out

Practical Nursing Program

Practical Nursing Program (51:1613)

Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

Practical Nursing Program (PN)

How to pay for LPN programs in Illinois

Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in Illinois

Ask at an American Job Center

Financial aid and grants for LPN programs

GI Bill for LPN programs

Where the Illinois practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Illinois practical nursing programs are on this list?

How Illinois practical nursing program prices are reported

What the graduate results of these programs measure

Why do some practical nursing programs say "Not reported"?

Why the kind of school is left off each program

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

Sources for the facts about LPN programs in Illinois