Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System
121 S. 17th Street, 3rd floor, Mattoon, IL 61938 · (217) 258-6283
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 97.62%42 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +4.4points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #106of 234 programs (top 46%)
- Since 2024
- +3.7points vs 93.94% (33 testers)
How Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System graduates do on the CNA exam
97.62% of 42 first-time test-takers from Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.4 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #106 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 46%).
In 2024, 93.94% of 33 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 3.7 points year over year.
With 42 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.4 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 97.62%, Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System is in the second quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 42 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Lake Land College in Mattoon (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0337 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 121 S. 17th Street, 3rd floor, Mattoon, IL 61938 Coles County |
| Phone | (217) 258-6283 |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Mattoon
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Effingham | Mattoon | same ZIP | 97.9% |
| Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Paris | Mattoon | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Shelbyville | Mattoon | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Lake Land College - Effingham Technology Center | Mattoon | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Shelbyville Manor | Shelbyville | 23 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System's CNA exam pass rate?
97.62% of 42 first-time test-takers from Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.4 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #106 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0337. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 97.62% of 42 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 93.94% of 33 in 2024 (+3.7 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System compare with CNA programs nearby?
5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Lake Land College in Mattoon (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
What other approved CNA programs are near Mattoon?
The closest are Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Effingham in Mattoon (about 1 mi, 98% pass rate), Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Paris in Mattoon (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Shelbyville in Mattoon (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.