LPN programs in Illinois
Looking for practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Illinois? There are 36, including 32 public colleges and 4 private career schools. LPNs in Illinois earn a median $75,000 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 36
- Public colleges
- 32
- Median pay in IL
- $75,000
- Cities with schools
- 14
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
School results
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- IT support & networking
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Career Center of Southern Illinois
Red Bud, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +5
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +11
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Highland Community College - Illinois
Freeport, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +21
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +19
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +20
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
LPN programs by city
- Chicago (7 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (8 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (5 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (5 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (4 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (8 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (6 within 30 mi)
- Lombard (9 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (4 within 30 mi)
- O'Fallon (4 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (4 within 30 mi)
- Alton (4 within 30 mi)
- East Peoria (3 within 30 mi)
- Ullin (3 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $75,000
- $36.06 an hour
- Typical range
- $58,880–$89,810
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 17,440
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3%
- 51,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools are in Illinois?
We list 36 schools in Illinois with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 32 public colleges and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Springfield, Moline, Chicago, Glen Ellyn, and Palos Hills.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Illinois?
Yes. 32 public colleges in Illinois offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school cost in Illinois?
Among the 32 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $25,204. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do LPNs make in Illinois?
The median pay for LPNs in Illinois is $75,000 a year, and most earn between $58,880 and $89,810, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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