Certified Nursing Assistant Schools in Elmhurst, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare certified nursing assistant programs in Elmhurst, Illinois. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Certified Nursing Assistant Schools Near Elmhurst, IL

#1

Triton College

River Grove, IL 5.4 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 7.6 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#3

Morton College

Cicero, IL 10.6 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 413

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#4

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 11.8 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

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#5

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 13.9 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,448
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 14.4 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

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#7

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, IL 15.1 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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  • Programs offered: 68
  • Annual completions: 3,520
  • Online programs available

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#8

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 21.2 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

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#9

South Suburban College

South Holland, IL 25.4 miles away BOC Score 48.6
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 250
  • Online programs available

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#10

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 27.4 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,275
  • Online programs available

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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

Next Steps

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