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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Illinois
21 schools in Illinois offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (19 of them public), with 20 certificate and 10 associate programs between them.
All heavy equipment mechanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Professional CenterProspect Heights, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,710 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,710 |
| Danville Area Community CollegeDanville, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,680 |
| Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,324 |
| Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,324 |
| Heartland Community CollegeNormal, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| Highland Community CollegeFreeport, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,176 |
| Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,800 |
| Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,800 |
| Illinois Eastern Community CollegesOlney, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,260 |
| Illinois Eastern Community CollegesOlney, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,260 |
| Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,380 |
| John A Logan CollegeCarterville, IL | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,630 |
| John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, IL | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,700 |
| John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, IL | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,700 |
| Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 45 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,530 |
| Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,530 |
| Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,220 |
| Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,980 |
| Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,980 |
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,942 |
| Parkland CollegeChampaign, IL | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,464 |
| Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,176 |
| Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 59 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,500 |
| Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,500 |
| Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,770 |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,590 |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,590 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois IncLisle, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | $9,500 | $44,200 |
Cities with the most programs: Prospect Heights (1), Chicago (1), Danville (1), Elgin (1), Normal (1), Freeport (1), East Peoria (1), Olney (1), Oglesby (1), Carterville (1), Quincy (1), Joliet (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Illinois?
21 schools in Illinois awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 20 certificate and 10 associate programs.
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Illinois?
By yearly tuition and fees, Elgin Community College in Elgin charges $3,324 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Heavy equipment mechanic 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.