Career Colleges and Vocational Schools in Illinois

Anthem Institute: Chicago, Illinois; also other states. Computers, information technology, network security systems, computer technician, programming, graphic design + animation, massage therapy, medical administration, medical assistant, billing / coding, surgical technologist. www.anthem.edu

Chicago, Schaumburg, Illinois. Also campuses in other states. Programs in health sciences, business + IT, education + human development, psychology / behavioral sciences.

Argosy University Online

www.argosy.edu

DeVry University: Addison, Chicago, Chicago Loop, Chicago O'Hare, Elgin, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Illinois; also other states. Offers a variety of certificate and degree programs in business, information technology, health care and more. Study on campus or online. www.devry.edu

Everest College: Burr Ridge, Chicago, Merrionette Park, North Aurora, Skokie, Illinois. Dental assisting, massage therapy, medical administrative assistant, medical assisting, medical insurance billing/coding, pharmacy technician. www.everest.edu

Vatterott College: Quincy. Career training for business, information technology, healthcare, more. www.vatterott-college.edu

The Soma Institute: Chicago, Illinois. Clinical massage therapy. www.soma.edu

Lincoln College of Technology: Melrose Park, Illinois; also in other states. Architectural drafting design / CAD, electronic engineering technology, PC systems / networking, mechanical drafting design / CAD, medical assisting, pharmacy technican, medical administrative assistant, more. www.lincolncollegeoftechnology.com

Westwood College of Technology

Chicago, Chicago DuPage, Chicago Loop, River Oaks also campuses in other states. Different courses in different locations. Business administration; computers / information technology; graphics, animation, drafting; interior design, game art and design, criminal justice, medical assisting, more.

Westwood College Online

www.westwood.edu

International Academy of Design and Technology: Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois; also locations in other states. Fashion design, interior design, visual communications, multimedia and more. www.academy.edu

Sanford Brown Institute: Collinsville, Illinois; also campuses in other states. Medical assisting, medical billing / coding, sonography, ultrasound, surgical technology, nursing, other health-related programs; also business administration, paralegal, criminal justice, information technology, more. www.sanford-brown.edu

The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago / The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg

Chicago, Schaumburg, Illinois; also locations in other states. Creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Programs vary by location.

The Art Institute Online (division of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh)

www.artinstitutes.edu

Brown Mackie College - Moline: Moline, Illinois. Business, computers, education, paralegal, health care and more. www.brownmackie.edu

TechSkills: Chicago, Fairview Heights, also other states. Computers, information technology, medical coding / billing, medical transcription, pharmacy, health services office administration. www.techskills.com

ITT Technical Institute (ITT Tech)

Chicago area - Burr Ridge, Mount Prospect, Orland Park, Illinois; also campuses in other states. Computer / electronics engineering technology, drafting / design, network systems, web development, multimedia, software applications / programming, technical project management for ecommerce, information systems security, more.

ITT Technical Institute Online

www.itt-tech.edu

Universal Technical Institute: Glendale Heights (Chicago), Illinois. Automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine mechanics. www.uti.edu

Harrington College of Design: Chicago, Illinois. Residential and commercial interior design, hotel and restaurant design, corporate space planning and more. www.interiordesign.edu

Penn Foster Career Schools: Online career training in accounting / finance, advertising / marketing, arts / design, automotive / diesel, business, computer, construction, criminal justice, engineering, fashion, photography, HVAC, interior design, culinary / restaurant, dental, drafting, education / childcare, electrician / energy trades, electronics / computer repair, legal / paralegal, veterinary, travel, motorcycle / small engine repair, office professional skills, personal training, medical / healthcare, welding, machine trades, small business management and more. www.pennfoster.edu

Alvareitas College of Cosmetology: Edwardsville, Illinois www.alvareita.com

Alvareitas College of Cosmetology: Godfrey, Illinois www.alvareita.com

American Career College of Hair Design: Berwyn, Illinois www.acchd.com

Banner Institute - Chicago: Chicago, Illinois www.bannerinstitute.net

Blessing Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Technology: Quincy, Illinois www.blessinghospital.org

Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology: Quincy, Illinois www.blessinghospital.org

Blessing Rieman College of Nursing: Quincy, Illinois www.blessinghospital.org

Cameo Beauty Academy: Oak Lawn, Illinois www.cameobeautyacademy.com

Cannella School of Hair Design: Elmhurst, Illinois

Cannella School of Hair Design: Elgin, Illinois

CET-Chicago: Chicago, Illinois

Concept College of Cosmetology: Urbana, Illinois www.conceptcollege.com

Concept College of Cosmetology: Danville, Illinois www.conceptcollege.com

Coyne American Institute Inc: Chicago, Illinois www.coyneamerican.edu

Educators of Beauty: Sterling, Lasalle, Rockford, Illinois www.educatorsofbeauty.com

Empire Beauty School: Hanover Park, Illinois www.empire.edu

Environmental Technical Institute: Itasca, Illinois www.eticampus.com

Environmental Technical Institute: Blue Island, Illinois www.eticampus.com

Fox College Inc: Oak Lawn, Illinois www.foxcollege.edu

Gem City College: Quincy, Illinois www.gemcitycollege.com

Illinois Careerpath Institute: Chicago, Illinois www.illinoiscareerpath.org

Illinois Center for Broadcasting: Lombard, Illinois www.beonair.com

Illinois Welding School: Peoria, Illinois www.illinoisweldingschool.com

John Amico School of Hair Design: Oak Forest, Illinois www.johnamicoschoolofhairdesign.com

La James International College: East Moline www.lajames.net

Lexington College: Chicago, Illinois www.lexingtoncollege.edu

Midwest Technical Institute: Lincoln, Illinois www.midwesttech.edu

Mr John's School of Cosmetology & Nails: Jacksonville, Illinois www.mrjohns.com

Mr Johns School of Cosmetology and Nails: Urbana, Illinois www.mrjohns.com

Mr Johns School of Cosmetology Esthetics and Nails: Decatur, Illinois www.mrjohns.com

National Latino Education Institute: Chicago, Illinois (formerly Spanish Coalition for Jobs Inc) www.scj-usa.org

Niles School of Cosmetology: Niles, Illinois www.nilesschoolofcosmetology.com

Oehrlein School of Cosmetology: East Peoria, Illinois www.oehrleinschool.com

Professionals Choice Hair Design Academy: Joliet, Illinois www.pchairdesign.com

Pyramid Career Institute: Chicago, Illinois www.pyramid-pci.com

Rockford Career College: Rockford, Illinois www.rockfordcareercollege.edu

Rosel School of Cosmetology: Chicago, Illinois www.roselschool.org

Sparks College: Shelbyville, Illinois www.sparkscollege.org

Star Truck Driving School: Hickory Hills, Illinois www.startruckdrivingschool.com

Star Truck Driving School: Bensenville, Illinois www.startruckdrivingschool.com

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy: Chicago, Illinois

Taylor Business Institute: Chicago, Illinois www.tbiil.edu

The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago: Chicago, Illinois www.chic.edu

The Cosmetology and Spa Institute: Crystal Lake, Illinois www.csicl.com

Trend Setters College of Cosmetology: Bradley, Mokena, Illinois www.trendsetterscollege.com

Tri-County Beauty Academy: Litchfield, Illinois

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Rock Island, Illinois www.trinityqc.com

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts: Springfield, Illinois www.uscart.com

Vees School of Beauty Culture: East Saint Louis, Illinois

Illinois Vocational Schools

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