Medical Laboratory Technician Programs in Illinois: 14 Colleges and Schools
14 Illinois schools reported medical laboratory technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 70 students: 11 public, 1 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.1004
14 schools in Illinois graduated 70 MLTs in 2024, out of 317 schools nationally. By type: 11 public, 1 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (14), certificate (2).
The largest program is Oakton College in Des Plaines with 12 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 14 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakton College | Des Plaines | 12 |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville | 8 |
| 3 | Elgin Community College | Elgin | 7 |
| 4 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee | 7 |
| 5 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy | 7 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy · 2 schools | ||||
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| John Wood Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Rockford · 2 schools | ||||
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | Private for-profit | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Belleville · 1 school | ||||
| Southwestern Illinois College | Public | associate, certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Canton · 1 school | ||||
| Spoon River College | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Carterville · 1 school | ||||
| John A Logan College | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Centralia · 1 school | ||||
| Kaskaskia College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Des Plaines · 1 school | ||||
| Oakton College | Public | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| East Peoria · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois Central College | Public | associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Elgin · 1 school | ||||
| Elgin Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Kankakee · 1 school | ||||
| Kankakee Community College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Olney · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Ullin · 1 school | ||||
| Shawnee Community College | Public | associate | 2 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 14 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | 70 | this page |
| Kentucky | 13 | 372 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Wisconsin | 13 | 81 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Missouri | 9 | 36 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Iowa | 6 | 36 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Indiana | 3 | 29 | Programs in Indiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about MLT programs in Illinois
- How many MLT programs are in Illinois?
- 14 colleges and schools reported medical laboratory technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 70 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- Oakton College in Des Plaines, with 12 graduates in 2024, followed by Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville (8).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- Yes: 11 public, 1 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit of the 14 schools.
- What does an MLT earn in Illinois?
- Typical MLT pay in Illinois is $71,950 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $62,930 nationally.