11 schools · Illinois
Construction trades programs in Illinois
11 schools in Illinois offer construction trades programs (11 of them public), with 10 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All construction trades programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,710 |
| Heartland Community CollegeNormal, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| Kishwaukee CollegeMalta, IL | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,800 |
| Lake Land CollegeMattoon, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 173 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,620 |
| Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,828 |
| Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,828 |
| McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,162 |
| Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,985 |
| Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,985 |
| Parkland CollegeChampaign, IL | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,464 |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,590 |
| Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,340 |
| Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,340 |
| William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,038 |
| William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,038 |
Cities with the most programs: Chicago (1), Normal (1), Malta (1), Mattoon (1), Springfield (1), Crystal Lake (1), Des Plaines (1), Champaign (1), Belleville (1), River Grove (1), Palatine (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Illinois?
11 schools in Illinois awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 5 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Illinois?
By yearly tuition and fees, Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield charges $3,828 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.