Patient Care Technician Schools in East Peoria, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in East Peoria, Illinois. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near East Peoria, IL

#1

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL 2.7 miles away BOC Score 50.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67
  • Annual completions: 2,210
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Methodist College

Peoria, IL 10.4 miles away BOC Score 61.8
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 98
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Heartland Community College

Normal, IL 29.3 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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  • In-state tuition: $5,550
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,110
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,236
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Spoon River College

Canton, IL 29.7 miles away BOC Score 56.1
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 584
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby, IL 49.3 miles away BOC Score 58.3
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,200
  • Out-of-state tuition: $16,385
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  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,552
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Carl Sandburg College

Galesburg, IL 50 miles away BOC Score 64.8
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 220
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

Springfield, IL 57.6 miles away BOC Score 42.1
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 1,861

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#8

Richland Community College

Decatur, IL 64.3 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 605
  • Online programs available

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#9

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL 65.9 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,126
  • Online programs available

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#10

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL 72.9 miles away BOC Score 52.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 590
  • Online programs available

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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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