12 nurse aide training programs in the Peoria metro area are approved by the state (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, list dated April 2026), in 7 cities. 2 accredited colleges here also report CNA costs and graduates, compared further down.
Updated October 2026 · Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale (April 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Source: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), active approved training programs, list dated April 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.
Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.
This public two-year college in Tazewell County graduated 304 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,256 ($11,654 out of state).
This private nonprofit four-year institution in Peoria County graduated 45 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $16,248.
12 nurse aide training programs in the Peoria, IL metro area are on the official Illinois list (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, April 2026), across 7 cities.
In 2025, Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka (100% of 30 testers), Lacon Rehab and Nursing (100% of 25 testers), Illinois Central College-Snyder Village (100% of 24 testers) had the highest first-time pass rates among local programs with 10 or more testers.
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Peoria, IL metro earn a median $43,040 a year ($20.69/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $45,960 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.