For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Illinois Trade Schools is $16,932. It is higher than national average, which is $14,998 in 2024. You can check the 5-year tuition Inflation of Illinois Trade Schools. In addition, you can check the tuition & fees by school type that you want.

Stellar Career College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,000 and Trenz Beauty Academy has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,440 among Illinois Trade Schools.

The average itemized cost for Illinois Trade Schools is as follows.

  • Tuition & Fees is $16,932 for state residents and $16,932 for out-of-state.
  • Boos & supplies cost is $1,887.
  • Living cost is $20,887 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Illinois Trade Schools

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Illinois Trade Schools
School NameLargest ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
Americare Technical SchoolPark Ridge, IL-$20,500--
 Aveda Institute-ChicagoChicago, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$22,350$2,400$34,529
 Bell Mar Beauty CollegeCicero, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$12,475$1,150$23,075
 CAAN Academy of NursingMatteson, ILPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)$21,200$880$13,201
 CALC Institute of TechnologyAlton, ILMedical/Clinical Assistant$14,500$1,237$35,388
 Cameo Beauty AcademyOak Lawn, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$17,985$2,770$32,113
 Cannella School of Hair Design-ChicagoChicago, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,410$1,580$13,019
 Cannella School of Hair Design-ChicagoChicago, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,410$1,580$13,019
 Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa ParkVilla Park, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,410$1,580$13,019
 Capital Area School of Practical NursingSpringfield, IL-$11,670--
 Capri Beauty CollegeOak Forest, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$20,075$2,350$33,713
 Capri Beauty CollegeNew Lenox, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$20,075$2,350$28,961
 Career Center of Southern IllinoisRed Bud, ILLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$18,120$2,054$35,544
 Chicago Professional CenterProspect Heights, ILHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$6,640$560-
 Cosmetology & Spa AcademyCrystal Lake, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$24,000$1,500$17,505
 Cosmetology Concepts NilesNiles, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$14,375$2,646$45,320
 Creative Touch Cosmetology SchoolWaterloo, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$21,500-$18,075
 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail TechnologyDekalb, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,100$1,800$12,013
 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-PeruPERU, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,500$2,700$11,975
 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-RockfordRockford, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,500$2,700$11,975
 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-SterlingSterling, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,500$2,700$11,975
 Empire Beauty School-Stone ParkStone Park, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,260$2,750$22,134
 Empire Beauty School-Vernon HillsVernon Hills, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,260$2,750$20,124
 Estelle Medical AcademySkokie, IL-$9,180--
 Estelle Skin Care and Spa InstituteSkokie, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$10,875$3,925$5,842
 ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook, ILHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$14,685$2,080$18,375
 First Institute of Travel, Inc.Crystal Lake, ILMedical/Clinical Assistant$17,025$900$10,733
 G Skin & Beauty InstituteSchaumburg, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,900$900$13,960
 G Skin & Beauty InstituteOakbrook, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$15,600$900$17,969
 Gem City CollegeQuincy, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,425$1,600$11,213
 Hair Professionals Career CollegeSycamore, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$17,550$3,100$28,463
 Hair Professionals Career CollegePalos Hills, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$20,162$3,100$32,475
 Hair Professionals School of CosmetologyOswego, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$20,162$3,100$41,238
 Hairmasters Institute of CosmetologyBloomington, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$15,100$2,500$9,700
 HVAC Technical InstituteChicago, ILHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$15,000$1,000$19,883
 Illinois Media SchoolLombard, ILRadio and Television$18,870$125$13,640
 Illinois Media School-Chicago CampusChicago, ILRadio and Television$19,170$125$13,952
 John Amico School of Hair DesignOak Forest, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,791$3,003$33,928
 Larry's Barber CollegeChicago, ILBarbering/Barber$16,190$1,000$27,916
 Larry's Barber CollegeChicago, ILBarbering/Barber$16,190$1,000$39,107
 Larry's Barber College-JolietJoliet, ILBarbering/Barber$16,190$1,000$28,763
 MDT College of Health SciencesChicago, IL-$21,600--
 Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, ILMedical/Clinical Assistant$16,345$355$20,335
 Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty CultureHillside, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,900$1,400$18,800
 National Latino Education InstituteChicago, ILMedical/Clinical Assistant$14,100$1,840$28,788
 Networks Barber CollegeCalumet City, ILBarbering/Barber$18,200$1,600$22,375
 Networks Barber College - ChicagoChicago, ILBarbering/Barber$18,200$1,600$22,375
 Oehrlein School of CosmetologyEast Peoria, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,480$2,295$9,375
 Paul Mitchell The School Tinley ParkTinley Park, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$23,368$3,597$39,559
 Paul Mitchell the School-ChicagoChicago, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$22,575$3,756$30,928
 Paul Mitchell the School-LombardLombard, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$22,575$3,714$30,928
 Paul Mitchell the School-NormalNormal, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,668$2,304$30,928
 Phipps Academy of BarberingRichton Park, ILBarbering/Barber$18,500$1,500$17,719
 Phipps Academy of Barbering - BradleyBradley, ILBarbering/Barber$18,500$1,500$18,282
 Pivot Point AcademyBloomingdale, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,405$3,995$13,739
 Professional's Choice Hair Design AcademyJoliet, ILCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)$18,000$1,456$13,200
 Reflections Academy of BeautyDecatur, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,600$2,300$25,804
 Rosel School of CosmetologyNiles, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$13,500$400$15,750
 Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage TherapyChicago, ILMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$14,315$359-
 State Career CollegeGurnee, ILMedical/Clinical Assistant$13,450$2,800$23,547
 Stellar Career CollegeChicago, ILDiagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$26,000$950$30,909
 Steven Papageorge Hair AcademyChicago, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$17,250$600$13,875
 The University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyDowners Grove, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$14,325-$8,775
 Trenz Beauty AcademyCalumet City, ILNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$1,440$460$2,398
 Tricoci University of Beauty CultureUrbana, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,482$3,445$32,001
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-BridgeviewBridgeview, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NEChicago, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NWChicago, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-ElginElgin, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-LibertyvilleLibertyville, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-NormalNormal, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-PeoriaPeoria, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,184$2,220$16,641
 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-RockfordRockford, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$13,684$2,220$16,641
 Universal Spa Training AcademyDowners Grove, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$17,250$700$10,552
 University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyChicago, ILAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$14,325-$9,425
 University of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsSpringfield, ILCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,850$900$28,988
 Verve CollegeOak Brook, ILLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$22,995--
 Zen Shiatsu ChicagoEvanston, ILMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$12,580$797-
Average-$16,932$1,887$20,887
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS (Last updated: September 25, 2023)
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