LPN programs in Illinois
47 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with results and funding that can make them free
47 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 The exam is the NCLEX-PN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Illinois, 2 of the 47 programs take students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for a diploma or equivalent and 44 ask for earlier courses first.
All 47 are the same kind of program: practical nursing (LPN).
See the 47 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in Illinois?
Not reported
Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Left out
- Only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%
- Working 6 months later
- 83%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $44,500
- Length
- 40 to 60 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
All 47 LPN programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding
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Practical Nursing Program
Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus
Red Bud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourselfLeft out12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud CampusMore details about Practical Nursing Program at Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Illinois Central College
East Peoria
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$47,100Price if you pay yourselfLeft out29 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse at Illinois Central CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Illinois Central College
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 29
Practical Nursing
Lake Land College
Mattoon
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,000Price if you pay yourselfLeft out11 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Lake Land CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Lake Land College
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Practical Nursing (240)
Malcolm X College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing (240) at Malcolm X CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$70,900Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing (PN) (CAC)-NU060 at Joliet Junior CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $70,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,100Price if you pay yourselfLeft out15 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Sauk Valley Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Sauk Valley Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 15
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Kaskaskia College
Centralia
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$54,000Price if you pay yourselfLeft out14 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing - Certificate at Kaskaskia CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing - Certificate at Kaskaskia College
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Practical Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$53,300Price if you pay yourselfLeft out8 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Practical Nursing at Carl Sandburg CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing at Carl Sandburg College
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Practical Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,800Price if you pay yourselfLeft out5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Southeastern Illinois CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206)
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourselfLeft out10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206) at Lincoln Land Community CollegeMore details about Practical Nurse Certificate (PCN 206) at Lincoln Land Community College
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Nursing Practical Advanced Certificate
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,200Price if you pay yourselfLeft out7 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing Practical Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Practical Nurse
Black Hawk College
Moline
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,400Price if you pay yourselfLeft out3 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Practical Nurse at Black Hawk CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Practical Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,800Price if you pay yourselfLeft out5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing at Richland Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Licensed Practical Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourselfLeft out4 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Parkland CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Practical Nursing Program
Applied Technology Services
Sunset Hills, MO
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft out18 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Applied Technology ServicesMore details about Practical Nursing Program at Applied Technology Services
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Practical Nursing
St. Louis College Of Health Careers
Fenton, MO
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at St. Louis College Of Health CareersMore details about Practical Nursing at St. Louis College Of Health Careers
- 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
- 203
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Licensed Practical Nurse
Career Center of Southern Il (Beck)
Red Bud
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft out52 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Licensed Practical Nurse at Career Center of Southern Il (Beck)
- Finished
- Left out
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 52
Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing (CASPN)
Capital Area Career Center
Springfield
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing (CASPN) at Capital Area Career CenterMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Diploma in Practical Nursing at Herzing UniversityMore details about Diploma in Practical Nursing at Herzing University
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
JWCC Practical Nursing Certificate
John Wood Community College
Quincy
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outSchool website, JWCC Practical Nursing Certificate at John Wood Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
LPN Program
Great Paragon Health Services Inc.
Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam
Verve College
Oakbrook
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outSchool website, LPN w/ 1 NCLEX Exam at Verve CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Licensed Practical Nurse Training
First Step to Excellence Health Care
Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outSchool website, Licensed Practical Nurse Training at First Step to Excellence Health CareMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Licensed Practical Nursing
Spoon River College
Canton
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outSchool website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Spoon River CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Licensed Practical Nursing Training
Pike - Lincoln Tech Center
Eolia, MO
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Licensed Practical Nursing Training at Pike - Lincoln Tech CenterMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nurse Program
Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies
Rockford
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outSchool website, Practical Nurse Program at Illinois Institute of Nursing StudiesMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
John A. Logan Community College
Carterville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at John A. Logan Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Illinois Valley Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Hannibal-LaGrange UniversityMore details about Practical Nursing at Hannibal-LaGrange University
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Shawnee Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Rockford Career College
Rockford
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Rockford Career CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Eiccd - Scc
Bettendorf, IA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Eiccd - SccMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Heartland Community College
Normal
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Heartland Community CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Matteson
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at CAAN Academy of NursingMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing
Americare Technical School
Park Ridge
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing at Americare Technical SchoolMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Certificate
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Robinson
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Certificate at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTCMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN)
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) at Harper CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program
New Lake College
Hanover Park
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program at New Lake CollegeMore details about Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program at New Lake 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Evening
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Evening at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterMore details about Practical Nursing Evening at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Exit Out
Rend Lake College
Ina
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Exit Out at Rend Lake CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program
Scott School of Careers
Markham
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program at Scott School of CareersMore details about Practical Nursing Program at Scott School of Careers
- 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Romeoville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program at Genesis Healthcare InstituteMore details about Practical Nursing Program at Genesis Healthcare Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 91 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program at Ambria College of NursingMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program (51:1613)
North Shore College
Wheeling
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program (51:1613) at North Shore CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
Illinois College of Nursing
Palos Hills Il
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at Illinois College of NursingMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
ATS Institute of Technology
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program (LPN) at ATS Institute of TechnologyMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Practical Nursing Program (PN)
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Practical Nursing Program (PN) at CALC Institute of TechnologyMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for LPN programs in Illinois
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Illinois
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
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.78
GI Bill for LPN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Illinois?
The programs Illinois approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPNthis page | RN | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 47 at 47 schools | 72 at 61 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | Not reported | Not reported |
| Length | 40 to 60 weeks | 64 to 104 weeks |
| Finished the program | Left out | Left out |
| Working 6 months later | 83% | 82% |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $44,500 | about $60,100 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 193 people | at least 425 people |
Already working as an LPN? 4 of the 72 RN programs in Illinois are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree.
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: LPN programs in Illinois
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 20 of 26
- LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
- 47 vs 13
State comparisons use the same figures as the LPN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
LPN programs in Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield and other Illinois cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 16 more programs are in 16 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Illinois
How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Illinois
- CDL training94 programs
- CNA classes86 programs
- Medical assistant training86 programs
- Phlebotomy training54 programs
- Welding classes136 programs
- HVAC training77 programs
- Medical billing and coding training56 programs
- EMT classes52 programs
- Electrician training30 programs
- Dental assistant programs34 programs
- Auto mechanic classes103 programs
- Pharmacy technician training39 programs
- Plumbing school9 programs
- CNC machinist training64 programs
- Carpentry classes13 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training5 programs
- Diesel mechanic training22 programs
- Cybersecurity training68 programs
- IT training216 programs
- Cosmetology school6 programs
- Barber school1 program
- EKG technician programs16 programs
- Massage therapy school9 programs
- Paralegal programs31 programs
- Fire academy8 programs
- Police academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs17 programs
- Radiology tech programs27 programs
- Culinary school28 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs15 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training36 programs
- Human resources training29 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training84 programs
- Early childhood education programs53 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school10 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training40 programs
- Hospitality management programs6 programs
- Addiction counselor training11 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses66 programs
- Lineman school9 programs
- Sterile processing technician training4 programs
- Sonography school12 programs
- Data analytics courses36 programs
- Administrative assistant training78 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs14 programs
- Medical lab technician programs14 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses20 programs
- Digital marketing courses21 programs
- Web and graphic design courses74 programs
- Health information technology programs24 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Patient care technician training19 programs
- OTA programs6 programs
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs3 programs
- Customer service training1 program
- Flight school1 program
- MRI tech school7 programs
- Mental health technician training1 program
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training40 programs
- Electronics technician training27 programs
- Business administration programs67 programs
- Criminal justice programs34 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes16 programs
- Solar and wind technician training6 programs
- Sheet metal training1 program
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training13 programs
- Masonry training4 programs
- Insurance license courses2 programs
- Construction training programs24 programs
- Dental hygiene programs11 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes81 programs
- RN programs72 programs
- Project management certification48 programs
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 WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here 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 the prices and results of Illinois practical nursing programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
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".11 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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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns