Top CNA Programs in Illinois
Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.
40 schools in Illinois reported CNA-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified CNA program profile. CNA Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (40)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Methodist College | Peoria, IL | Private nonprofit | CNA, BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | Springfield, IL | Private for-profit | CNA | — |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Morton College | Cicero, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Oakton College | Des Plaines, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Prairie State College | Chicago Heights, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Spoon River College | Canton, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Triton College | River Grove, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| William Rainey Harper College | Palatine, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |