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Electrician programs in Illinois

29 electrician programs at 20 Illinois schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $44,384 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $47,467. Median borrower debt is $10,546.

29programs
20schools
$44,384median 1-yr earnings
$10,546median debt
SchoolCityProgramCredentialCompleters/yr1-yr earningsMedian debtMonthly payment*
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate33$112,442––
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose ParkMelrose Park, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree224$47,467$18,023$205
HVAC Technical InstituteChicago, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate55$44,384$3,972$45
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose ParkMelrose Park, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate42$42,700$11,791$134
Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate–$34,797$9,301$106
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate26not reported––
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree17not reported––
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate548not reported––
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree9not reported––
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate5not reported––
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree0not reported––
Illinois Eastern Community CollegesOlney, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate–not reported––
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate5not reported––
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree21not reported––
John A Logan CollegeCarterville, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree0not reported––
John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate12not reported––
John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree8not reported––
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate0not reported––
Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree15not reported––
Kishwaukee CollegeMalta, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate0not reported––
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree0not reported––
Lake Land CollegeMattoon, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate2not reported––
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate0not reported––
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree0not reported––
Parkland CollegeChampaign, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate0not reported––
Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate11not reported––
Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree3not reported––
Rock Valley CollegeRockford, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate11not reported––
Rock Valley CollegeRockford, ILElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate degree11not reported––

*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.

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Electrician programs by city in Illinois

Before you choose a electrician school in Illinois

Electrician licensing is set state by state and usually requires documented apprenticeship hours in addition to classroom study. A school program can shorten the path but rarely replaces the hours requirement.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best-paying electrician program in Illinois?

By reported one-year earnings, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College leads at $112,442 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.

How many electrician programs are in Illinois?

The Scorecard lists 29 certificate or associate programs in this field at 20 schools in Illinois.