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Accredited nursing schools in Illinois

83 accredited schools in Illinois offer nursing and patient care programs approved for WIOA funding

These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Illinois has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 166 of the 225 nursing and patient care programs on the state's list.

The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.

WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.

Nursing and patient care programs in Illinois, every school, with costs and results

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Accredited nursing schools in other states

Accredited RN programs in Illinois

59 of the 61 schools with RN programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 70 of the 72 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 49 accredited schools
  • Black Hawk College

    Moline

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Bradley University

    Peoria

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1913, next review 2031

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Carl Sandburg College

    Galesburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • College of Lake County

    Grayslake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1974, next review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1967, next review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Eiccd - Scc

    Bettendorf, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Elgin Comm. College District #509

    Elgin, listed as Elgin Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Governors State University

    University Park

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Hannibal-LaGrange University

    Hannibal

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Heartland Community College

    Normal

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1994, next review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Herzing University

    Kenosha

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • Highland Community College

    Freeport

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1964, next review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Lakeview College of Nursing

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1971, next review 2033

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Malcolm X College

    Chicago

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Millikin University

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Morton College

    Cicero

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Northern Illinois University

    Dekalb

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • OSF - Saint Francis Medical Center

    Peoria, listed as Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Oakton College

    Des Plaines

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Olivet Nazarene University - Oak Brook

    Oak Brook, listed as Olivet Nazarene University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Quincy University

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Rasmussen College

    Rockford, listed as American Public University System

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Rockford University

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Saint Anthony College of Nursing

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Sauk Valley Community College

    Dixon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • South Suburban College

    South Holland, listed as South Suburban College of Cook County

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree (National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation)

    1 program

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

    Carbondale

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Spoon River College

    Canton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • St Johns College of Nursing

    Springfield, listed as St. John's College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • St. Ambrose University

    Davenport, listed as Saint Ambrose University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • St. Louis Community College

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Rock Island

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • University of St. Francis

    Joliet

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

Accredited CNA programs in Illinois

44 of the 77 schools with CNA programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 51 of the 86 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 34 accredited schools
  • College Of DuPage

    Westmont

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • College of Lake County

    Grayslake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1974, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1967, next review 2029

    1 program

  • EICCD - SCC-Urban Center

    Davenport, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditationsince 2020, next review 2027

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Heartland Community College

    Normal

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1994, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Highland Community College

    Freeport

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Illinois Central College

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville, listed as John A Logan College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1964, next review 2030

    1 program

  • Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1971, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2033

    1 program

  • McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Methodist Medical Center - College of Nursing

    Peoria, listed as Methodist College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Midwest Technical Institute

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1999, next review 2014

    1 program

  • Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Morton College

    Cicero

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

  • Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Sauk Valley Community College

    Dixon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • South Suburban College

    South Holland, listed as South Suburban College of Cook County

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Spoon River College

    Canton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • West-Side Learning Center

    Chicago, listed as Malcolm X College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

Accredited LPN programs in Illinois

37 of the 47 schools with LPN programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 37 of the 47 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 27 accredited schools
  • Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditationsince 2020, next review 2027

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Heartland Community College

    Normal

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1994, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Herzing University

    Kenosha

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • Illinois Central College

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Illinois College of Nursing

    Palos Hills Il, listed as Illinois College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC

    Robinson, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1929, next review 2027

    1 program

  • John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville, listed as John A Logan College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1964, next review 2030

    1 program

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2033

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Malcolm X College

    Chicago

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Pike - Lincoln Tech Center

    Eolia, listed as Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Rockford Career College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2018, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Sauk Valley Community College

    Dixon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus

    Red Bud, listed as Southwestern Illinois College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Spoon River College

    Canton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • St. Louis College Of Health Careers

    Fenton, listed as Stepful College

    Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schoolssince 1994, next review 2031

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical\Vocational (National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation), preaccredited

    1 program

  • Verve College

    Oakbrook

    Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schoolssince 2018, next review 2029

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2021, next review 2030

    1 program

Accredited patient care technician programs in Illinois

7 of the 17 schools with patient care technician programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 7 of the 19 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited home health aide programs in Illinois

All 1 schools with home health aide programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer all 1 programs. See these programs with prices and results

How we matched Illinois's schools to the accreditation list

Which schools are counted?

Schools with programs Illinois approved for WIOA funding in nursing and patient care, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.

How current is the accreditation?

We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.

Sources for the accreditation facts about Illinois

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  1. US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
  2. 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
  3. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List