In Illinois, there are 79 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 2 schools are public and 77 schools are private - 2 for non-profit, 75 for profit.
A total of 10,156 students have enrolled in the Illinois trade schools. Among them, 175 students enrolled in online exclusively to earn vocational certificates. The 2024 average tuition & fees is $16,871 over the schools.

Illinois Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 79 Illinois vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2024 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
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$23,368229 16 to 1
Cameo Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Oak Lawn, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,985100 13 to 1
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Parkprivate (for-profit)Villa Park, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$16,41031 12 to 1
Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$16,41029 15 to 1
Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$16,41039 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
$20,07551 6 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Cultureprivate (for-profit)Urbana, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,482142 15 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
$24,000359 20 to 1
First Institute of Travel, Inc.private (for-profit)Crystal Lake, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$17,025274 15 to 1
Gem City Collegeprivate (for-profit)Quincy, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,42541 11 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
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,900378 14 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
$17,55062 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
$20,16297 19 to 1
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peruprivate (for-profit)PERU, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,50028 15 to 1
Steven Papageorge Hair Academyprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,25064 11 to 1
Cosmetology Concepts Nilesprivate (for-profit)Niles, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$14,37553 8 to 1
Oehrlein School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)East Peoria, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$18,48036 12 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
$18,00048 5 to 1
National Latino Education Instituteprivate (not-for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$14,1004 4 to 1
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterlingprivate (for-profit)Sterling, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,50039 6 to 1
University of Spa & Cosmetology Artsprivate (for-profit)Springfield, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$19,850147 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
$14,685323 24 to 1
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockfordprivate (for-profit)Rockford, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$19,50077 8 to 1
Bell Mar Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Cicero, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,47548 8 to 1
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Bloomington, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,10079 15 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
$20,16262 15 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)
$13,50042 15 to 1
Pivot Point Academyprivate (for-profit)Bloomingdale, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$18,405119 13 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
$18,791223 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
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$15,600468 25 to 1
Career Center of Southern IllinoispublicRed Bud, IL
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$18,12067 17 to 1
Illinois Media Schoolprivate (for-profit)Lombard, IL
  • Radio and Television
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Sports Communication
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other)
$18,87026 7 to 1
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinoisprivate (for-profit)Springfield, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$16,3451,108 18 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
$14,315284 12 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
$14,50061 8 to 1
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$14,32542 14 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
$14,32561 14 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
$13,184205 11 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
$13,184145 10 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
$13,184121 12 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
$13,684166 13 to 1
Aveda Institute-Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$22,35093 19 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyvilleprivate (for-profit)Libertyville, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,184185 17 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
$13,184416 16 to 1
Capri Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)New Lenox, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$20,07565 10 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Normalprivate (for-profit)Normal, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,66892 16 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$22,575197 18 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
$17,250105 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
$19,170105 12 to 1
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Instituteprivate (for-profit)Skokie, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$10,875163 12 to 1
State Career Collegeprivate (for-profit)Gurnee, IL
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$13,45055 20 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NEprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,184145 10 to 1
Reflections Academy of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Decatur, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,60028 9 to 1
Larry's Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,19093 25 to 1
Verve Collegeprivate (for-profit)Oak Brook, IL
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$22,995226 23 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
$19,26047 12 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
$19,260112 17 to 1
Trenz Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Calumet City, IL
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$1,440128 25 to 1
Networks Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Calumet City, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,20012 25 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Lombardprivate (for-profit)Lombard, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$22,57586 6 to 1
Creative Touch Cosmetology Schoolprivate (for-profit)Waterloo, IL
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$21,50022 11 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
$18,10077 15 to 1
HVAC Technical Instituteprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (other)
$15,000207 24 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elginprivate (for-profit)Elgin, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,184128 15 to 1
CAAN Academy of Nursingprivate (not-for-profit)Matteson, IL
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
$21,20072 10 to 1
Phipps Academy of Barberingprivate (for-profit)Richton Park, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$18,50033 14 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
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
$6,64098 5 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
$18,90049 15 to 1
Larry's Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,19052 25 to 1
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normalprivate (for-profit)Normal, IL
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,18483 15 to 1
Zen Shiatsu Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Evanston, IL
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$12,58074 4 to 1
Larry's Barber College-Jolietprivate (for-profit)Joliet, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,19022 25 to 1
Stellar Career Collegeprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
$26,000141 15 to 1
Phipps Academy of Barbering - Bradleyprivate (for-profit)Bradley, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
$18,500- -
Networks Barber College - Chicagoprivate (for-profit)Chicago, IL
  • Barbering/Barber
$18,200- -
Average-$16,871 10,156 14 to 1