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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, construction trades students earned 900 degrees and certificates from an Illinois school, making the subject the 7th in the state.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the construction trades associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Trade Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our analysis found City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. Kennedy-King College is a small public school located in the city of Chicago.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwestern Illinois College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.
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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,009 |
| Michigan | 417 |
| Wisconsin | 1,075 |
| Ohio | 538 |
Construction Trades Related Rankings by Major
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Construction | 1,813 |
| Masonry | 284 |
| Other Construction | 190 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.