For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Illinois Trade Schools is $17,532.
Illinois Trade Schools's tuition is higher than national average, which is $15,198 in 2025.
Stellar Career College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,000 and Trenz Beauty Academy has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,940 among Illinois Trade Schools.
The average itemized college cost for Illinois Trade Schools is as follows:
| School Name | Largest Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americare Technical SchoolPark Ridge, IL | - | $20,500 | - | - | |
| Bell Mar Beauty CollegeCicero, IL | - | $12,475 | - | - | |
| CALC Institute of TechnologyAlton, IL | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $14,500 | $1,237 | $34,913 | |
| Cameo Beauty AcademyOak Lawn, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,985 | $2,770 | $34,275 | |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-ChicagoChicago, IL | - | $16,410 | - | - | |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-ChicagoChicago, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,020 | $1,970 | $17,524 | |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa ParkVilla Park, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,020 | $1,970 | $17,524 | |
| Capital Area Career CenterSpringfield, IL | - | $14,901 | - | - | |
| Capri Beauty CollegeOak Forest, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,100 | $2,700 | $34,288 | |
| Capri Beauty CollegeNew Lenox, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,550 | $2,700 | $29,487 | |
| Career Center of Southern IllinoisRed Bud, IL | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $18,120 | $2,231 | $36,036 | |
| Chicago Professional CenterProspect Heights, IL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $7,100 | $560 | - | |
| Cosmetology & Spa AcademyCrystal Lake, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $23,000 | $2,000 | $17,505 | |
| Cosmetology Concepts NilesNiles, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,375 | $2,646 | $50,020 | |
| Creative Touch Cosmetology SchoolWaterloo, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $22,900 | - | $20,326 | |
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail TechnologyDekalb, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,100 | $2,150 | $12,013 | |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-PeruPERU, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,575 | $2,700 | $24,075 | |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-RockfordRockford, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,575 | $2,700 | $24,075 | |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-SterlingSterling, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,575 | $2,700 | $24,075 | |
| Empire Beauty School-Stone ParkStone Park, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,260 | $2,750 | $23,231 | |
| Empire Beauty School-Vernon HillsVernon Hills, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,260 | $2,750 | $21,124 | |
| Estelle Medical AcademySkokie, IL | - | $9,180 | - | - | |
| Estelle Skin Care and Spa InstituteSkokie, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $10,875 | $3,925 | $6,391 | |
| ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook, IL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $14,685 | $2,080 | $11,393 | |
| First Institute of Travel, Inc.Crystal Lake, IL | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $17,025 | $900 | $10,733 | |
| G Skin & Beauty InstituteSchaumburg, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,900 | $900 | $14,810 | |
| G Skin & Beauty InstituteOakbrook, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $15,600 | $900 | $18,875 | |
| Gem City CollegeQuincy, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $22,425 | $1,800 | $11,389 | |
| Hair Professionals Career CollegeSycamore, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,550 | $3,100 | $33,288 | |
| Hair Professionals Career CollegePalos Hills, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $21,162 | $3,100 | $33,900 | |
| Hair Professionals School of CosmetologyOswego, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $22,162 | $3,100 | $40,213 | |
| Hairmasters Institute of CosmetologyBloomington, IL | - | $15,100 | - | - | |
| HVAC Technical InstituteChicago, IL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $15,000 | $1,000 | $23,876 | |
| Illinois Media SchoolChicago, IL | Radio and Television | $18,870 | $125 | $13,640 | |
| Illinois Media School-Chicago CampusChicago, IL | Radio and Television | $18,870 | $125 | $13,952 | |
| John Amico School of Hair DesignOak Forest, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,791 | $3,003 | $40,130 | |
| Larry's Barber CollegeChicago, IL | Barbering/Barber | $18,540 | $1,100 | $27,032 | |
| Larry's Barber CollegeChicago, IL | Barbering/Barber | $18,540 | $1,100 | $39,107 | |
| Larry's Barber College-JolietJoliet, IL | Barbering/Barber | $18,540 | $1,100 | $32,151 | |
| MDT College of Health SciencesChicago, IL | - | $21,870 | - | - | |
| Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, IL | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $16,195 | $505 | $21,000 | |
| Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty CultureHillside, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,900 | $1,500 | $24,675 | |
| National Latino Education InstituteChicago, IL | - | $14,100 | - | - | |
| Networks Barber CollegeCalumet City, IL | Barbering/Barber | $19,400 | $1,800 | $25,625 | |
| Networks Barber College - ChicagoChicago, IL | Barbering/Barber | $19,400 | $1,800 | $24,875 | |
| Oehrlein School of CosmetologyEast Peoria, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,510 | $2,295 | $8,125 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-ChicagoChicago, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $24,075 | $4,109 | $31,530 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-LombardLombard, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $24,075 | $5,826 | $31,530 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-NormalNormal, IL | - | $18,668 | - | - | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley ParkTinley Park, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $23,252 | $3,377 | $37,840 | |
| Phipps Academy of BarberingRichton Park, IL | Barbering/Barber | $18,500 | $1,500 | $17,719 | |
| Phipps Academy of Barbering - BradleyBradley, IL | Barbering/Barber | $18,500 | $1,500 | $18,282 | |
| Pivot Point AcademyBloomingdale, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $21,100 | $3,913 | $13,954 | |
| Professional's Choice Hair Design AcademyJoliet, IL | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | $18,000 | $1,456 | $13,200 | |
| Reflections Academy of BeautyDecatur, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,600 | $2,300 | $24,217 | |
| Rosel School of CosmetologyNiles, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,500 | $400 | $15,750 | |
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage TherapyChicago, IL | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $14,315 | $359 | - | |
| State Career CollegeGurnee, IL | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,297 | - | $23,547 | |
| Stellar Career CollegeChicago, IL | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $29,000 | $1,950 | $33,180 | |
| Steven Papageorge Hair AcademyChicago, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,750 | $600 | $16,500 | |
| The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness ChicagoChicago, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $22,350 | $2,600 | $38,463 | |
| The University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyDowners Grove, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $16,900 | - | $8,775 | |
| Trenz Beauty AcademyCalumet City, IL | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $1,940 | $460 | $2,398 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty CultureUrbana, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-BridgeviewBridgeview, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,200 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NEChicago, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NWChicago, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-ElginElgin, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,200 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-LibertyvilleLibertyville, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-NormalNormal, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-PeoriaPeoria, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,184 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-RockfordRockford, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,684 | $2,220 | $20,130 | |
| Universal Spa Training AcademyDowners Grove, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $17,300 | $700 | $10,552 | |
| University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyChicago, IL | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $16,900 | - | $9,425 | |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsSpringfield, IL | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,850 | $900 | $28,988 | |
| Verve CollegeOak Brook, IL | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $23,995 | - | - | |
| Zen Shiatsu ChicagoEvanston, IL | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $12,880 | $874 | - | |
| Average | - | $17,556 | $1,981 | $22,659 |