Certified Nursing Assistant Schools in Dekalb, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare certified nursing assistant programs in Dekalb, Illinois. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Certified Nursing Assistant Schools Near Dekalb, IL

#1

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL 6.9 miles away BOC Score 66.2
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,560
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,680
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 399
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 17.6 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,275
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 22.7 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL 29 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,400

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL 29.5 miles away BOC Score 45.8
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  • 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor Rockford, IL 61108-2513
  • (815) 316-4800
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 165
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL 30.2 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 965
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 35.4 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 36.3 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL 42.9 miles away BOC Score 55.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,530
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,800
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 77
  • Annual completions: 2,440
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL 44.4 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 639
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $45,960 $22.10 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $42,260 $20.32 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-1131 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clinical hours and where clinicals take place
  • Nurse aide competency exam prep and school pass rates
  • Background check and immunization requirements
  • Clinical facility types (hospital, long-term care, home health)
  • State registry application process and renewal schedule

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