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Trade Schools in Illinois

3207 schools found in Illinois

Illinois has 3,199 trade schools and 1,137 vocational programs, supported by 1,070 apprenticeship sponsors throughout the state. The state offers a well-distributed network of training institutions spanning both urban and suburban areas.

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All ProgramsHealthcareNursingCosmetologyComputer NetworkingIndustrial TechnologyAutomotiveDiesel TechnologyMedical Assisting
Showing the most informative school profiles first. 64 lower-signal schools are hidden from this browse view. Use state search for the full dataset.
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
80.33 - ExcellentPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited96% Graduation Rate
northwestern.edu(847) 491-3741
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Matteson, IL
75 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit2-YearAccredited100% Graduation Rate
caanacademy.org(708) 983-1645
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
74.83 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited87% Graduation Rate
wheaton.edu(630) 752-5000
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
73.83 - GoodPublic4-YearAccredited85% Graduation Rate
illinois.edu(217) 333-1000
Rosel School of Cosmetology
Niles, IL
73.33 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited94% Graduation Rate
roselschool.org(773) 508-5600
Aveda Institute-Chicago
Chicago, IL
73 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year100% Graduation Rate
douglasj.edu(773) 883-1560
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
East Peoria, IL
70.83 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited85% Graduation Rate
oehrleinschool.com(309) 699-1561
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
69.83 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited83% Graduation Rate
iwu.edu(309) 556-1000
Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
Joliet, IL
69.67 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year92% Graduation Rate
pchairdesign.com(815) 741-8224
Capri Beauty College
New Lenox, IL
68.83 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year81% Graduation Rate
capri.edu(815) 485-3020 ext. 1
Gem City College
Quincy, IL
67.67 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited86% Graduation Rate
gemcitycollege.com(217) 222-0391
Pivot Point Academy
Bloomingdale, IL
67.5 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited81% Graduation Rate
pivotpoint.edu(847) 985-5900
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
66.5 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited77% Graduation Rate
luc.edu(773) 274-3000
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology
Bloomington, IL
65.17 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited83% Graduation Rate
hair-masters.com(309) 828-1884
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
65 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited72% Graduation Rate
iit.edu(312) 567-3000
Larry's Barber College
Chicago, IL
64.67 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year80% Graduation Rate
larrysbarbercollege.com(773) 602-1732
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
Normal, IL
64.33 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year72% Graduation Rate
tricociuniversity.edu(630) 528-3330
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
64 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited72% Graduation Rate
bradley.edu(309) 676-7611
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
64 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited70% Graduation Rate
depaul.edu(312) 362-8000
Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
Oswego, IL
63.83 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited71% Graduation Rate
hairpros.edu(630) 554-2266
G Skin & Beauty Institute
Oakbrook, IL
63.67 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited82% Graduation Rate
gskinbeautyinstitute.edu(815) 786-7266
Steven Papageorge Hair Academy
Chicago, IL
63.33 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited70% Graduation Rate
stevenpapageorgehairacademy.com(773) 883-5100
Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
Normal, IL
63.17 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year79% Graduation Rate
paulmitchell.edu(309) 451-0400
Capri Beauty College
Oak Forest, IL
63 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited86% Graduation Rate
capri.edu(708) 687-3020 ext. 210
Principia College
Elsah, IL
63 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited76% Graduation Rate
principiacollege.edu(618) 374-2131
North Central College
Naperville, IL
62.83 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited71% Graduation Rate
northcentralcollege.edu(630) 637-5100
Networks Barber College
Calumet City, IL
61.83 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited67% Graduation Rate
networksbarbercollege.com(708) 868-8115
Bell Mar Beauty College
Cicero, IL
61.83 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited67% Graduation Rate
bellmar.edu(708) 863-6644
Larry's Barber College-Joliet
Joliet, IL
61.67 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year
larrysbarbercollege.com(815) 723-1950
Hair Professionals Career College
Palos Hills, IL
61.17 - GoodPrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-YearAccredited75% Graduation Rate
hairpros.edu(708) 430-1755
Career Center of Southern Illinois
Red Bud, IL
60.67 - GoodPublicLess than 2-Year68% Graduation Rate
gotoccsi.org(618) 473-2222
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison, IL
60.5 - GoodPrivate Nonprofit2-YearAccredited67% Graduation Rate
morrisontech.edu(815) 772-7218 ext. 201
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
60 - GoodPublic4-YearAccredited66% Graduation Rate
illinoisstate.edu(309) 438-2111
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
59.5 - AveragePrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited63% Graduation Rate
lewisu.edu(815) 838-0500
Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL
59.33 - AveragePrivate For-ProfitLess than 2-Year62% Graduation Rate
paulmitchell.edu(815) 932-5049
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
58.33 - AveragePrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited64% Graduation Rate
trnty.edu(708) 597-3000

Showing 36 of 3207 schools in Illinois.

Popular Program Areas in Illinois

Explore the largest training categories in Illinois, or jump directly to the top-ranked schools in each area.

Healthcare (220)Best Healthcare
Nursing (155)Best Nursing
Cosmetology (149)Best Cosmetology
Computer Networking (109)Best Computer Networking
Industrial Technology (91)Best Industrial Technology
Automotive (85)Best Automotive
Diesel Technology (85)Best Diesel Technology
Medical Assisting (78)Best Medical Assisting

Licensing And Career Guides in Illinois

Jump from broad school browsing into trade-specific career guides and licensing requirements for the most visible program areas in Illinois.

All licensing requirements
Nurse career guideNurse license in Illinois
Cosmetologist career guideCosmetologist license in Illinois
Network Technician career guideNetwork Technician license in Illinois
Auto Mechanic career guideAuto Mechanic license in Illinois
Diesel Technician career guideDiesel Technician license in Illinois
Medical Assistant career guideMedical Assistant license in Illinois

Browse by City in Illinois

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