College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
- Average net price
- $7,280
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Illinois
Illinois has 123 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 46 public and 77 private. Together they graduated 27,574 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $700 to $41,050, with a median of $16,975 across the 133 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $37,226 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at College of Lake County, Moraine Valley Community College and Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois.
123
Schools
27,574
Graduates last year
$16,975
Median program tuition
$37,226
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Illinois
All 123 schools in Illinois
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 6 more
- Average net price
- $3,887
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Springfield, IL
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 6 more
- Average net price
- $27,647
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
- Average net price
- $6,286
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Public
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 10 more
- Average net price
- $7,555
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
- Programs
- CNA, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 7 more
- Average net price
- $10,058
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Public
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Electrician and 10 more
- Average net price
- $5,165
- Completion rate
- 24%
- Type
- Public
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 9 more
- Average net price
- $3,659
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Public
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $10,829
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Public
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 4 more
- Average net price
- $6,258
- Completion rate
- 19%
- Type
- Public
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Lisle, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic and Welding
- Average net price
- $27,156
- Completion rate
- 68%
- Type
- Private for-profit
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Electrician, Machinist and CNC and Welding
- Average net price
- $6,286
- Completion rate
- 37%
- Type
- Public
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Electrician, Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $28,524
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 9 more
- Average net price
- $4,588
- Completion rate
- 22%
- Type
- Public
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 7 more
- Average net price
- $3,948
- Completion rate
- 30%
- Type
- Public
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CNA and Electrician and 5 more
- Average net price
- $3,385
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $2,551
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Electrician and 8 more
- Average net price
- $5,445
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Public
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
- Average net price
- $3,176
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
- Programs
- CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 5 more
- Average net price
- $15,472
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Public
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 9 more
- Average net price
- $4,839
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Public
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
- Average net price
- $11,434
- Completion rate
- 40%
- Type
- Public
Triton College
River Grove, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $3,243
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Public
G Skin & Beauty Institute
Schaumburg, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $27,034
- Type
- Private for-profit
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
- Average net price
- $7,393
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 12 more
- Average net price
- $7,833
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Public
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
Bridgeview, IL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $21,044
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Olney, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 11 more
- Average net price
- $7,211
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Public
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
- Average net price
- $4,998
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Public
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $4,220
- Completion rate
- 27%
- Type
- Public
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
- Average net price
- $5,553
- Completion rate
- 36%
- Type
- Public
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 6 more
- Average net price
- $3,090
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
ETI School of Skilled Trades
Willowbrook, IL
- Programs
- HVAC and Welding
- Average net price
- $21,964
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 8 more
- Average net price
- $4,449
- Completion rate
- 60%
- Type
- Public
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 4 more
- Average net price
- $4,349
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Public
G Skin & Beauty Institute
Oakbrook, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $25,562
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cosmetology & Spa Academy
Crystal Lake, IL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $16,204
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
- Average net price
- $5,818
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Public
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, HVAC and Lineworker and 2 more
- Average net price
- $7,250
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
- Average net price
- $2,690
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Public
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $3,419
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Public
Spoon River College
Canton, IL
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 5 more
- Average net price
- $7,652
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Public
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, HVAC, LPN and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
- Average net price
- $23,337
- Completion rate
- 68%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $4,358
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
HVAC Technical Institute
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Electrician and HVAC
- Average net price
- $22,735
- Completion rate
- 91%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Type
- Private for-profit
First Institute of Travel, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $19,514
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
Libertyville, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $19,889
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Chicago Professional Center
Prospect Heights, IL
- Programs
- HVAC
- Type
- Private for-profit
Universal Spa Training Academy
Downers Grove, IL
- Programs
- Esthetician and Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $20,160
- Completion rate
- 84%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and HVAC and 5 more
- Average net price
- $3,398
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $18,353
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 5 more
- Average net price
- $14,233
- Completion rate
- 50%
- Type
- Public
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and Electrician and 6 more
- Average net price
- $6,248
- Completion rate
- 51%
- Type
- Public
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $17,110
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Urbana, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $21,283
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
Elgin, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $21,473
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Morton College
Cicero, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 3 more
- Average net price
- $6,075
- Completion rate
- 28%
- Type
- Public
Pivot Point Academy
Bloomingdale, IL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $14,347
- Completion rate
- 93%
- Type
- Private for-profit
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $6,079
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and LPN
- Average net price
- $18,027
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Public
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute
Skokie, IL
- Programs
- Esthetician
- Average net price
- $12,685
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving and Diesel Mechanic
- Average net price
- $6,760
- Completion rate
- 23%
- Type
- Public
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights
Glendale Heights, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $17,312
- Completion rate
- 81%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
Rockford, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $25,216
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $27,612
- Completion rate
- 82%
- Type
- Private for-profit
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
- Programs
- Barber, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Assistant and 4 more
- Average net price
- $2,011
- Completion rate
- 27%
- Type
- Public
Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $23,136
- Completion rate
- 73%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
Peoria, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $24,470
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $30,178
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Verve College
Oak Brook, IL
- Programs
- LPN
- Type
- Private for-profit
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
Springfield, IL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,793
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL
- Programs
- CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
- Average net price
- $21,203
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $26,209
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
Normal, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $14,740
- Completion rate
- 69%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
Oswego, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $20,415
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
John Amico School of Hair Design
Oak Forest, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $25,598
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $23,234
- Completion rate
- 45%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Phipps Academy of Barbering
Richton Park, IL
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $15,834
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Machinist and CNC
- Average net price
- $5,287
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Estelle Medical Academy
Skokie, IL
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $8,650
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Career Center of Southern Illinois
Red Bud, IL
- Programs
- CNA and LPN
- Average net price
- $23,487
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Public
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
- Average net price
- $9,186
- Completion rate
- 45%
- Type
- Public
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
Rockford, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,438
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Capri Beauty College
New Lenox, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $14,335
- Completion rate
- 96%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Methodist College
Peoria, IL
- Programs
- CNA and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $41,238
- Completion rate
- 30%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Esthetician
- Average net price
- $20,672
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hair Professionals Career College
Palos Hills, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $18,186
- Completion rate
- 81%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard
Lombard, IL
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Type
- Private for-profit
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Downers Grove, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $19,134
- Completion rate
- 87%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park
Stone Park, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,691
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
Normal, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cameo Beauty Academy
Oak Lawn, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $10,977
- Completion rate
- 57%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Larry's Barber College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $13,701
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL
- Programs
- LPN
- Type
- Private for-profit
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
Sterling, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $17,013
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL
- Programs
- LPN and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $26,883
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trenz Beauty Academy
Calumet City, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Dekalb, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $13,368
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
East Peoria, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $10,972
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $12,905
- Completion rate
- 75%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru
Peru, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $16,085
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bell Mar Beauty College
Cicero, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Type
- Private for-profit
Networks Barber College
Calumet City, IL
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $16,849
- Completion rate
- 81%
- Type
- Private for-profit
State Career College
Gurnee, IL
- Programs
- Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $30,197
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $14,956
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hair Professionals Career College
Sycamore, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,010
- Type
- Private for-profit
Capri Beauty College
Oak Forest, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park
Villa Park, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $9,526
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Zen Shiatsu Chicago
Evanston, IL
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Type
- Private for-profit
Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture
Hillside, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $18,942
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Stellar Career College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $32,357
- Completion rate
- 84%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Rosel School of Cosmetology
Niles, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $6,600
- Completion rate
- 88%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Steven Papageorge Hair Academy
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $12,512
- Completion rate
- 57%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Larry's Barber College
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $14,699
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Larry's Barber College-Joliet
Joliet, IL
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $15,072
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Reflections Academy of Beauty
Decatur, IL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $12,294
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Gem City College
Quincy, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $14,826
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Creative Touch Cosmetology School
Waterloo, IL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $8,638
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
MDT College of Health Sciences
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Dental Assistant
- Average net price
- $30,048
- Completion rate
- 29%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $17,318
- Completion rate
- 57%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Fox College
Tinley Park, IL
- Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $7,092
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $21,512
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Illinois?
The median published tuition is $16,975 (range $700 to $41,050, 133 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Career Center of Southern Illinois ($700), State Career College ($1,150) and Trenz Beauty Academy ($1,440). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (1 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 302 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,226 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in Illinois?
Yes. 46 public schools offer it, including College of Lake County, Moraine Valley Community College, Elgin Community College, Southwestern Illinois College and William Rainey Harper College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.