33 accredited Illinois schools graduated 1,109 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Illinois.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
112 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,480 ($12,750 out of state).
This private for-profit career school in DuPage County graduated 88 LPN students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $22,995 for a program of about 15 months.
72 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,420 ($11,610 out of state).
36 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,380 ($14,430 out of state).
Private for-profit four-year institution in Hoffman Estates that reported 32 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $29,819 for a program of about 16 months.
Public two-year college in Palatine that reported 24 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,252 ($11,232 out of state).
This public two-year college in Cook County graduated 17 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,160 ($10,304 out of state).
7 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,815 ($12,292 out of state).
This public two-year college in Cook County graduated 6 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,288 ($9,312 out of state).
98 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $12,773.
This public two-year college in Sangamon County graduated 16 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,288 ($9,864 out of state).
This public two-year college in Tazewell County graduated 70 LPN students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,256 ($11,654 out of state).
Public career school in Red Bud that reported 54 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $20,174 for a program of about 48 weeks.
Public two-year college in Carterville that reported 52 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,350 ($7,260 out of state).
Public two-year college in Olney that reported 47 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($11,250 out of state).
42 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $16,249.
41 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,600 ($5,940 out of state).
Public two-year college in Mattoon that reported 37 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,315 ($12,941 out of state).
This public two-year college in Pulaski County graduated 31 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,200 ($7,050 out of state).
27 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($6,600 out of state).
This public two-year college in Clinton County graduated 26 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,080 ($11,850 out of state).
24 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,100 ($8,400 out of state).
20 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,180 ($5,400 out of state).
18 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,768 ($14,689 out of state).
Public two-year college in Danville that reported 16 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,400 ($8,300 out of state).
Public two-year college in Galesburg that reported 15 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,250 ($8,760 out of state).
14 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,740 ($11,700 out of state).
13 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,170 ($16,650 out of state).
Public two-year college in Dixon that reported 13 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,410 ($12,060 out of state).
Public two-year college in Champaign that reported 12 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,714 ($12,696 out of state).
This public two-year college in Kankakee County graduated 12 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,500 ($25,110 out of state).
Private for-profit career school in Alton that reported 10 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $29,289 for a program of about 15 months.
This public two-year college in Rock Island County graduated 7 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,920 ($8,100 out of state).
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We list 33 accredited Illinois schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 29 of them public. Together they awarded 1,109 LPN credentials that year.
4 Illinois schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $20,174 to $29,819, with a median of $26,142. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median licensed practical nurse in Illinois earns $75,000 a year ($36.06 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $89,810 or more.
Joliet Junior College in Joliet reported the most LPN graduates in Illinois: 112 in 2023–24.
Among Illinois programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 48 weeks of full-time study. State-approved practical nursing programs usually take about a year of full-time study; part-time and associate-degree routes take longer.
The NCLEX-PN, the national licensing exam for practical nurses.