Patient Care Technician Schools in Buffalo Grove, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Buffalo Grove, 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.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near Buffalo Grove, IL

#1

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 8.1 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

#2

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 8.4 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL 13.3 miles away BOC Score 47.4
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,788
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,400
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 4,091

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Triton College

River Grove, IL 18.5 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL 18.6 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 965
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 21.1 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

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#7

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 23.1 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#8

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 24.8 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,448
  • Online programs available

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#9

Morton College

Cicero, IL 25.8 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 413

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#10

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 30.9 miles away BOC Score 56.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,956
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,199
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  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 101
  • Annual completions: 4,053
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Illinois Patient Care Technician 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)

  • CPCT/A or NCPCT certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in hospital or clinic settings
  • Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care skills included
  • CNA certification included or required as prerequisite
  • State scope of practice for patient care technicians

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