Pharmacy Technician Programs in Illinois: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Illinois schools reported pharmacy technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 82 students: 10 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.0805
11 schools in Illinois graduated 82 Pharmacy Techs in 2024, out of 439 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (11), associate (1).
The largest program is Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville with 26 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville | 26 |
| 2 | Oakton College | Des Plaines | 13 |
| 3 | College of Lake County | Grayslake | 11 |
| 4 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago | 8 |
| 5 | Rasmussen University-Illinois | Rockford | 8 |
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All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville · 1 school | ||||
| Southwestern Illinois College | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Chicago · 1 school | ||||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Des Plaines · 1 school | ||||
| Oakton College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Godfrey · 1 school | ||||
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Grayslake · 1 school | ||||
| College of Lake County | Public | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Harrisburg · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Illinois College | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Ina · 1 school | ||||
| Rend Lake College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Normal · 1 school | ||||
| Heartland Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Olney · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Public | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Rockford · 1 school | ||||
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| South Holland · 1 school | ||||
| South Suburban College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | 82 | this page |
| Kentucky | 7 | 49 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 27 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Iowa | 4 | 15 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Indiana | 3 | 74 | Programs in Indiana → |
| Missouri | 2 | 7 | Programs in Missouri → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Pharmacy Tech programs in Illinois
- How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Illinois?
- 11 colleges and schools reported pharmacy technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 82 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, with 26 graduates in 2024, followed by Oakton College in Des Plaines (13).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 1 private for-profit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Pharmacy Tech earn in Illinois?
- Typical Pharmacy Tech pay in Illinois is $46,650 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $45,750 nationally.