In Illinois, there are 78 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 2 schools are public and 76 schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 75 for profit.
A total of 10,913 students have enrolled in the Illinois trade schools. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $17,366 over the schools.

Illinois Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 78 Illinois vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Illinois Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Parkprivate (for-profit)Tinley Park, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$23,252191 15 to 1
Cameo Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Oak Lawn, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,98582 13 to 1
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Parkprivate (for-profit)Villa Park, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$18,02051 15 to 1
Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$18,02064 15 to 1
Capri Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Oak Forest, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$20,10033 6 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Cultureprivate (for-profit)Urbana, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184173 18 to 1
Cosmetology & Spa Academyprivate (for-profit)Crystal Lake, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$23,000445 20 to 1
First Institute of Travel, Inc.private (for-profit)Crystal Lake, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$17,025278 15 to 1
Gem City Collegeprivate (for-profit)Quincy, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
$22,42541 10 to 1
G Skin & Beauty Instituteprivate (for-profit)Schaumburg, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$13,900490 13 to 1
Hair Professionals Career Collegeprivate (for-profit)Sycamore, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,55055 16 to 1
Hair Professionals School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Oswego, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$22,162136 19 to 1
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peruprivate (for-profit)PERU, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$20,57552 13 to 1
Steven Papageorge Hair Academyprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,75060 17 to 1
Cosmetology Concepts Nilesprivate (for-profit)Niles, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$14,37531 7 to 1
Oehrlein School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)East Peoria, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$19,51065 13 to 1
Professional's Choice Hair Design Academyprivate (for-profit)Joliet, IL
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,00053 5 to 1
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterlingprivate (for-profit)Sterling, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$20,57559 6 to 1
University of Spa & Cosmetology Artsprivate (for-profit)Springfield, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,850164 10 to 1
ETI School of Skilled Tradesprivate (for-profit)Willowbrook, IL
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
$14,685443 31 to 1
Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Cultureprivate (for-profit)Hillside, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,90052 15 to 1
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockfordprivate (for-profit)Rockford, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
$20,57597 10 to 1
Hair Professionals Career Collegeprivate (for-profit)Palos Hills, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$21,16286 25 to 1
Rosel School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Niles, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
$14,50055 15 to 1
Pivot Point Academyprivate (for-profit)Bloomingdale, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$21,100103 16 to 1
John Amico School of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Oak Forest, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$18,791162 5 to 1
G Skin & Beauty Instituteprivate (for-profit)Oakbrook, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,600337 14 to 1
Career Center of Southern IllinoispublicRed Bud, IL
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$18,12036 6 to 1
Illinois Media Schoolprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Radio and Television
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Sports Communication
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies
$18,87032 7 to 1
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinoisprivate (for-profit)Springfield, IL
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,1951,326 15 to 1
Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapyprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Health and Wellness
$14,315233 16 to 1
CALC Institute of Technologyprivate (for-profit)Alton, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
$14,50083 11 to 1
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,90053 12 to 1
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Downers Grove, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,90039 6 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NWprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184216 17 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heightsprivate (for-profit)Glendale Heights, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184132 14 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoriaprivate (for-profit)Peoria, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184125 15 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockfordprivate (for-profit)Rockford, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,684170 14 to 1
The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$22,35093 13 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyvilleprivate (for-profit)Libertyville, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184162 13 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeviewprivate (for-profit)Bridgeview, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184470 25 to 1
Capri Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)New Lenox, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$20,55075 18 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$24,075160 19 to 1
Universal Spa Training Academyprivate (for-profit)Downers Grove, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$17,300139 20 to 1
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campusprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Radio and Television
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Sports Communication
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
$18,87066 12 to 1
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Instituteprivate (for-profit)Skokie, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$10,875141 12 to 1
State Career Collegeprivate (for-profit)Gurnee, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,297185 20 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NEprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184160 14 to 1
Reflections Academy of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Decatur, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,60040 10 to 1
Larry's Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,54068 25 to 1
Verve Collegeprivate (for-profit)Oak Brook, IL
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$23,995176 25 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hillsprivate (for-profit)Vernon Hills, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,26050 25 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Stone Parkprivate (for-profit)Stone Park, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,260136 21 to 1
Trenz Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Calumet City, IL
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$1,940109 25 to 1
Networks Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Calumet City, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,40054 25 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Lombardprivate (for-profit)Lombard, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$24,07552 9 to 1
Creative Touch Cosmetology Schoolprivate (for-profit)Waterloo, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$22,90016 8 to 1
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technologyprivate (for-profit)Dekalb, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,10099 15 to 1
HVAC Technical Instituteprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Electrician
$15,000285 24 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elginprivate (for-profit)Elgin, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,184138 21 to 1
Phipps Academy of Barberingprivate (for-profit)Richton Park, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,50039 22 to 1
Chicago Professional Centerprivate (for-profit)Prospect Heights, IL
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
$7,10095 6 to 1
Larry's Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,54029 25 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normalprivate (for-profit)Normal, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,184171 25 to 1
Zen Shiatsu Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Evanston, IL
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$12,88095 3 to 1
Larry's Barber College-Jolietprivate (for-profit)Joliet, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,54027 25 to 1
Stellar Career Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
$29,00083 15 to 1
Networks Barber College - Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
$19,400- -
Phipps Academy of Barbering - Bradleyprivate (for-profit)Bradley, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
$18,500- -
Average-$17,366 10,913 15 to 1