LPN Programs in Illinois

Illinois has 36 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 31 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,109 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,120 to $26,915, with a median of $26,020 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $44,927 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Joliet Junior College, Capital Area Career Center and Verve College.

36
Schools with this program
1,109
Graduates last year
$26,020
Median program tuition
$44,927
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 36 LPN programs in Illinois

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Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,530
Graduates last year
112
Type
Public

Capital Area Career Center

Springfield, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$12,195
Graduates last year
98
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,176
Type
Public

Verve College

Oak Brook, IL

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Certificate
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
88
Median earnings, 1 yr
$71,363
Type
Private for-profit

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,680
Graduates last year
72
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,236
Type
Public

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,018
Type
Public

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,630
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,826
Type
Public

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,590
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,706
Type
Public

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,620
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,330
Type
Public

Ambria College of Nursing

Hoffman Estates, IL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$26,915
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$68,346
Type
Private for-profit

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,500
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,716
Type
Public

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,927
Type
Public

Morton College

Cicero, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,662
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,828
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,892
Type
Public

Carl Sandburg College

Galesburg, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,500
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,401
Type
Public

Spoon River College

Canton, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,300
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

Richland Community College

Decatur, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,770
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,460
Type
Public

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,464
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,244
Type
Public

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,220
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,494
Type
Public

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,985
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does LPN training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $26,020 (range $18,120 to $26,915, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Career Center of Southern Illinois ($18,120), CALC Institute of Technology ($26,020) and Ambria College of Nursing ($26,915). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does LPN school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 15 months to finish (12 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 23 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $44,927 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public LPN programs in Illinois?

Yes. 31 public schools offer it, including Joliet Junior College, Capital Area Career Center, College of DuPage, Illinois Central College and Career Center of Southern Illinois.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.