Home Health Aide Schools in Merrillville, IN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare home health aide programs in Merrillville, Indiana. 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.

Home Health Aide Schools Near Merrillville, IN

#1

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL 16.7 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 896
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

South Suburban College

South Holland, IL 18.5 miles away BOC Score 48.6
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 250
  • Online programs available

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#3

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Chicago, IL 21.5 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 603
  • Online programs available

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#4

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL 26.9 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 833
  • Online programs available

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#5

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago, IL 28.6 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 2,013
  • Online programs available

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#6

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, IL 30.8 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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  • Programs offered: 68
  • Annual completions: 3,520
  • Online programs available

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#7

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Chicago, IL 32.7 miles away BOC Score 39.8
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 160
  • Online programs available

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#8

Morton College

Cicero, IL 33.3 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 413

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#9

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 33.4 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,448
  • Online programs available

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#10

Kankakee Community College

Kankakee, IL 38.1 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • In-state tuition: $5,220
  • Out-of-state tuition: $25,830
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  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 875
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Indiana Home Health Aide Salary Snapshot

Indiana
Indiana Median Pay $35,060 $16.86 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,800 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-1120 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated training hours and completion timeline
  • Competency evaluation format (written vs. skills demonstration)
  • Clinical or supervised fieldwork hours
  • CPR/First Aid certification included
  • State registry and background check requirements

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