2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
In 2020-2021, 267 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction trades students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #34 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Construction Trades Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 2 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for construction trades majors pursuing a .
Top Illinois Schools in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College the best school in Illinois for construction trades students. Kennedy-King College is a small public school located in the city of Chicago.
On average, construction trades graduates from Kennedy-King College take out $8,319 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 2 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 2 spot on the list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 748 |
| Michigan | 133 |
| Ohio | 24 |
| Wisconsin | 30 |
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Construction Trades Related Rankings by Major
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
| Carpentry | 3,273 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
| Construction | 1,435 |
| Masonry | 274 |
| Other Construction | 157 |
Majors Similar to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 130,328 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,336 |
| Precision Production | 52,913 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 29,084 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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