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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
The Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 40 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
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Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Illinois. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Northwestern is $63,468. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northwestern accumulate an average of $32,689 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northwestern. During the 2020-2021 year, about 0% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DeVry University - Illinois is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit institution located in Naperville, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,903 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
DeVry University - Illinois does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of $16,207 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DeVry University - Illinois. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rock Valley College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Rockford, Illinois, and it awarded 150 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $10,484 in tuition and fees if they attend Rock Valley College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,384. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rock Valley College accumulate an average of $7,634 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rock Valley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Illinois. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Rasmussen University - Illinois is a small private for-profit school situated in Rockford, Illinois. It awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Rasmussen University - Illinois does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,294. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,099 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Illinois. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Rainey Harper College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. This fairly large public school is located in Palatine, Illinois, and it awarded 1,005 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees if they attend Harper College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,754. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,644 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Harper College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the medium-sized public school handed out 283 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,568 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Malcolm X College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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College of Lake County came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. College of Lake County is a fairly large public school located in Grayslake, Illinois that handed out 1,183 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at College of Lake County is $9,842. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,118.
Some students may be able to take online classes at College of Lake County. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Oakton Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, the medium-sized public school awarded 544 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $10,446 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Oakton Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,462.
Oakton Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Joliet Junior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Joliet Junior College is located in Joliet, Illinois and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 390 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Joliet Junior College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,800. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,912 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Joliet Junior College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
South Suburban College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in South Holland, Illinois, and it awarded 242 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $11,033 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SSC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,683.
One thing to take note of is that SSC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Elgin Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. ECC is located in Elgin, Illinois and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 534 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $7,140 in tuition and fees if they attend ECC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,516. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ECC accumulate an average of $3,402 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ECC. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lake Land College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Mattoon, Illinois, the small public school handed out 654 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lake Land College is $8,104. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,905. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lake Land College accumulate an average of $5,918 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Lake Land College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Kaskaskia College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Centralia, Illinois, and it awarded 225 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $7,530 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kaskaskia College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,330.
One thing to take note of is that Kaskaskia College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Waubonsee Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Sugar Grove, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 85 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend Waubonsee full time pay an average of $10,626 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,496.
One thing to take note of is that Waubonsee does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Black Hawk College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Moline, Illinois, the small public school handed out 280 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,597 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BHC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Olney Central College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Olney Central College is a very small public school situated in Olney, Illinois. It awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $10,056 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Olney Central College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,082. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,931 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Olney Central College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lincoln Land Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. This small public school is located in Springfield, Illinois, and it awarded 181 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend LLCC full time pay an average of $6,840 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,068. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LLCC accumulate an average of $8,408 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LLCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
John A Logan College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. This small public school is located in Carterville, Illinois, and it awarded 133 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $5,990 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend John A Logan College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,370.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at John A Logan College. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Sauk Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Dixon, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 151 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend Sauk Valley Community College full time pay an average of $11,580 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,840. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,142 in student loans.
Sauk Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rend Lake College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Rend Lake College is a public institution located in Ina, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 296 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rend Lake College is $6,450. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,200.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rend Lake College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Illinois Central College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in East Peoria, Illinois, and it awarded 62 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ICC accumulate an average of $8,317 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ICC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Illinois Valley Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. IVCC is a small public school situated in Oglesby, Illinois. It awarded 309 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $13,169 in tuition and fees if they attend IVCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,314. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from IVCC accumulate an average of $8,659 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
IVCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Lewis and Clark Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Godfrey, Illinois, and it awarded 383 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lewis and Clark Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,552. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,313 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lewis and Clark Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Moraine Valley Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. This fairly large public school is located in Palos Hills, Illinois, and it awarded 358 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $8,310 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,630.
MVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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