2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 128 schools in Illinois to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
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Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school situated in Naperville, Illinois. It awarded 2,903 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois is $15,032. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,207 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
One thing to take note of is that DeVry University - Illinois does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Springfield, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 983 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,868 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute - Illinois is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Lisle, Illinois, the small private for-profit school awarded 627 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UTI Illinois accumulate an average of $15,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a private for-profit institution located in Melrose Park, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 310 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,984 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means ETI School of Skilled Trades is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Willowbrook, Illinois, the very small private for-profit school handed out 308 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,821 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
Joliet Junior College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school situated in Joliet, Illinois. It awarded 390 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Joliet Junior College is $12,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,800. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Joliet Junior College accumulate an average of $8,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Joliet Junior College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
College of DuPage landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the large public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend COD full time pay an average of $9,810 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,910. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from COD accumulate an average of $9,892 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at COD. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Rockford, Illinois, the very small private for-profit school handed out 299 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,217 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Malcolm X College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 283 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,568 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Malcolm X College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Illinois College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. SWIC is a medium-sized public school situated in Belleville, Illinois. It awarded 234 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,236 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SWIC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Moraine Valley Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Moraine Valley Community College is a fairly large public school located in Palos Hills, Illinois that handed out 358 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MVCC is $8,310. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,630. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.
MVCC 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. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rock Valley College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Rock Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in Rockford, Illinois that handed out 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Rock Valley College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Lake Land College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Mattoon, Illinois, and it awarded 654 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend Lake Land College full time pay an average of $8,104 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,905. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,918 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Lake Land College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, College of Lake County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Grayslake, Illinois, the fairly large public school awarded 1,183 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend College of Lake County full time pay an average of $9,842 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,118. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at College of Lake County, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lincoln Land Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Springfield, Illinois, and it awarded 181 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LLCC is $6,840. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,068. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,408 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LLCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
William Rainey Harper College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Palatine, Illinois, and it awarded 1,005 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Harper College is $9,942. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,754. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Harper College accumulate an average of $10,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Harper College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lewis and Clark Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Lewis and Clark Community College is located in Godfrey, Illinois and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 383 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Lewis and Clark Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
John A Logan College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in Carterville, Illinois, the small public school awarded 133 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend John A Logan College full time pay an average of $5,990 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,370. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at John A Logan College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
MDT College of Health Sciences ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the very small private for-profit school handed out 106 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at ATS Institute of Technology is $20,230. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ATS Institute of Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Elgin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. ECC is a public institution located in Elgin, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 534 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Illinois who attend ECC full time pay an average of $7,140 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,516. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $3,402 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at ECC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Kaskaskia College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Centralia, Illinois, the small public school awarded 225 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,330. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Kaskaskia College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. CASPN is a public institution located in Springfield, Illinois. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 79 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,716 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Cosmetology & Spa Academy ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, the very small private for-profit school handed out 124 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cosmetology & Spa Academy accumulate an average of $9,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Rend Lake College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in Ina, Illinois, the small public school awarded 296 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,450 in tuition and fees if they attend Rend Lake College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,200. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Rend Lake College 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. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College | Chicago, IL |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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