Trade Schools in Springfield, IL

Springfield, IL has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,960 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,725 to $19,850, with a median of $14,523 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $35,953 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois, Lincoln Land Community College and Capital Area Career Center.

4
Schools
1,960
Graduates last year
$14,523
Median program tuition
$35,953
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Springfield, IL

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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

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

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $14,523 (range $1,725 to $19,850, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois ($1,725) and University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts ($4,000). 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 (1 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $35,953 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 Springfield, IL?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Lincoln Land Community College and Capital Area Career Center.

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.