Trade Schools in Rockford, IL

Rockford, IL has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,015 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,600 to $19,500, with a median of $13,684 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $35,778 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Rock Valley College, Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford.

5
Schools
1,015
Graduates last year
$13,684
Median program tuition
$35,778
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Rockford, IL

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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

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

Also within 30 miles of Rockford

First Class Cosmetology School

Beloit, WI

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$12,471
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$10,514
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Rockford, IL?

The median published tuition is $13,684 (range $3,600 to $19,500, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford ($3,600) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford ($13,684). 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 9 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 21 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $35,778 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 Rockford, IL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Rock Valley 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.