2023 Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Construction School for You
In 2021-2022, 161 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #26 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which trade school 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.
The Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Illinois to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Construction Schools in Illinois
Check out the construction programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Top 10 Most Popular Construction Schools
Our analysis found Triton College to be the most popular school for construction students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Land College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Illinois list. Lake Land College is a small public school located in the distant town of Mattoon.
Out of the 14 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 3 spot on the list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Suburban College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Illinois list. SSC is a small public school located in the large suburb of South Holland.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a great place for construction students. Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Rockford.
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Shawnee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction students. It came in at #6 on the list. Shawnee Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Ullin.
With a ranking of #6, Lincoln Trail College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction students. Lincoln Trail College is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Robinson.
With a ranking of #8, Rock Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction students. Rock Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Rockford.
Lewis and Clark Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction students. It came in at #9 on the list. Lewis and Clark Community College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Godfrey.
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Frontier Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Illinois list. Frontier Community College is a small public school located in the town of Fairfield.
Best Construction Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 |
| Indiana | 29 |
| Wisconsin | 0 |
| Ohio | 16 |
Majors Related to Construction
One of 6 majors within the trade school area of study, construction has other similar majors worth exploring.
Construction Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Construction Trades | 1,813 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Masonry | 284 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- 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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