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Trade Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Discover 29 accredited trade schools and vocational programs in Chicago. Compare electrician, welding, HVAC, plumbing, and other technical training programs to find the right path for your career.

29

Schools

$8,801

Avg. Tuition

52%

Avg. Completion

6-24

Months

About Trade Schools in Chicago

Chicago offers a variety of trade and vocational schools that provide hands-on training for in-demand careers. These programs typically take 6-24 months to complete and prepare students for careers in fields like electrical work, welding, HVAC, plumbing, automotive technology, and healthcare. Trade schools in Chicago provide a faster, more affordable alternative to traditional 4-year degrees, with many graduates entering the workforce immediately after completion.

Trade Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Taylor Business Institute campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Taylor Business Institute

Chicago, IL 60602

$12,000/year

70 students

68% completion

Median Earnings: $25,559/yr

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy

Chicago, IL 60625

68 students

70% completion

Median Earnings: $29,592/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago, IL 60652-1299

$4,380/year

2,540 students

28% completion

Median Earnings: $37,962/yr

Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago

Chicago, IL 60617-4303

8 students

58% completion

Median Earnings: $18,132/yr

Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago

Chicago, IL 60632-2549

60 students

53% completion

Median Earnings: $29,075/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL 60634-1500

$4,380/year

4,186 students

33% completion

Median Earnings: $41,625/yr

Generations College campus - Private Non-Profit trade school in Chicago, IL

Generations College

Chicago, IL 60602-4405

$12,700/year

317 students

6% completion

Median Earnings: $34,706/yr

St. Augustine College campus - Private Non-Profit trade school in Chicago, IL

St. Augustine College

Chicago, IL 60640-3501

$13,288/year

749 students

Median Earnings: $35,723/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Chicago, IL 60640-6063

$4,380/year

2,248 students

31% completion

Median Earnings: $36,484/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 60612-3197

$4,380/year

5,847 students

14% completion

Median Earnings: $32,427/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Chicago, IL 60601-2449

$4,380/year

4,146 students

29% completion

Median Earnings: $36,531/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL 60621-2709

$4,380/year

1,564 students

26% completion

Median Earnings: $28,467/yr

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College campus - Public trade school in Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Chicago, IL 60628-1696

$4,380/year

1,425 students

20% completion

Median Earnings: $31,114/yr

Illinois Media School campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Illinois Media School

Chicago, IL 60631

36 students

67% completion

Median Earnings: $38,284/yr

MDT College of Health Sciences campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

MDT College of Health Sciences

Chicago, IL 60602

$21,600/year

335 students

86% completion

Median Earnings: $43,946/yr

Pacific College of Health and Science campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Pacific College of Health and Science

Chicago, IL 60601

$7,508/year

19 students

Median Earnings: $26,209/yr

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy

Chicago, IL 60604-4110

253 students

Median Earnings: $32,349/yr

University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

Chicago, IL 60622-2151

62 students

76% completion

Median Earnings: $28,955/yr

The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicago

Chicago, IL 60657

99 students

100% completion

Median Earnings: $31,369/yr

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW

Chicago, IL 60656

206 students

Median Earnings: $28,554/yr

Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago

Chicago, IL 60607

145 students

47% completion

Median Earnings: $27,652/yr

Midwestern Career College campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Midwestern Career College

Chicago, IL 60601

824 students

63% completion

Median Earnings: $36,432/yr

Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus

Chicago, IL 60605

48 students

61% completion

Median Earnings: $38,284/yr

Larry's Barber College campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Larry's Barber College

Chicago, IL 60628-2322

81 students

67% completion

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE

Chicago, IL 60626-5232

135 students

35% completion

Median Earnings: $27,330/yr

HVAC Technical Institute campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

HVAC Technical Institute

Chicago, IL 60632-4457

216 students

72% completion

Larry's Barber College campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Larry's Barber College

Chicago, IL 60619-3101

30 students

80% completion

Stellar Career College campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Stellar Career College

Chicago, IL 60606-0000

78 students

Median Earnings: $30,337/yr

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago campus - Private trade school in Chicago, IL

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago

Chicago, IL 60609-2130

$16,657/year

221 students

Median Earnings: $53,341/yr

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