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CNA program at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Public 2-year · (708) 709-3500 · School website
On Illinois's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) On the SIU-C Illinois Nurse Aide Testing: State approved CNA training programs (as of 2026-04-17) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Higher Learning Commission
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Not reported
- LengthIPEDS
- Not reported
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 136
- Typical pay for nursing assistantsBLS OEWS May 2025, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- $46,940
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Approved list: SIU-C Illinois Nurse Aide Testing: State approved CNA training programs, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 51.3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 119 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 51.3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 17 | Not reported | Not reported |
On the WIOA list (Illinois)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA/Certified Nursing AssistantLicense Recognized by the State Involved or the Federal Government · In person · CIP 51.3902 | Listed as a code, not dollars | 8 weeks, 40 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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