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Accredited trade schools in Illinois

73 accredited schools in Illinois offer trade school programs approved for WIOA funding

These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Illinois has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 587 of the 692 trade school programs on the state's list.

The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.

WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.

Trade school programs in Illinois, every school, with costs and results

All job training programs in Illinois

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Accredited welding programs in Illinois

54 of the 63 schools with welding programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 121 of the 136 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 44 accredited schools

  • Eiccd - Scc

    Bettendorf, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    3 programs

  • Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditationsince 2020, next review 2027

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    3 programs

  • Illinois Central College

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    3 programs

  • Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1964, next review 2030

    3 programs

  • Sauk Valley Community College

    Dixon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    3 programs

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    3 programs

  • College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1967, next review 2029

    2 programs

  • Highland Community College

    Freeport

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / OCC

    Olney, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Kishwaukee College

    Malta

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1974, next review 2029

    2 programs

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1971, next review 2033

    2 programs

  • Lincoln College of Technology

    Melrose Park, listed as Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1983, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • McHenry County College

    Woodstock

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2029

    2 programs

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    2 programs

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    2 programs

  • Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Spoon River College

    Canton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • Workforce Development Center

    Quincy, listed as John Wood Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    2 programs

  • Black Hawk College

    Moline

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Black Hawk College - Success Network Center

    Moline, listed as Black Hawk College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Carl Sandburg College

    Galesburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • Dawson Technical Institute

    Chicago, listed as City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • EICC - Clinton CC Manufacturing Technology Center

    Clinton, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • EICC - Muscatine Community College

    Muscatine, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • EICCD - SCC - Blong Center

    Davenport, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • ETI-School of Skilled Trades

    Willowbrook

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2014, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Davenport

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • First Institute Training & Management

    Crystal Lake, listed as First Institute of Travel

    Accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Trainingsince 1988, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Heartland Community College

    Normal

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1994, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC

    Robinson, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Midwest Technical Institute

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1999, next review 2014

    1 program

  • Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College - Advanced Technology Center

    Belvidere, listed as Rock Valley College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Rockford Career College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2018, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • South Suburban College

    South Holland, listed as South Suburban College of Cook County

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Universal Technical Institute

    Lisle, listed as Universal Technical Institute of Illinois

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1988, next review 2030

    1 program

Accredited auto mechanic programs in Illinois

37 of the 39 schools with auto mechanic programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 101 of the 103 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 27 accredited schools

  • Harry S. Truman College

    Chicago, listed as City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    3 programs

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / FCC

    Fairfield, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    3 programs

  • Kennedy King College

    Chicago, listed as City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    3 programs

  • Kishwaukee College

    Malta

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1974, next review 2029

    3 programs

  • Morton College

    Cicero

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    3 programs

  • Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    3 programs

  • College of Lake County

    Grayslake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1974, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1967, next review 2029

    2 programs

  • Highland Community College

    Freeport

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • Illinois Central College

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    2 programs

  • Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2033

    2 programs

  • Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    2 programs

  • Black Hawk College-Galva

    Galva, listed as Black Hawk College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Carl Sandburg College

    Galesburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • Eiccd - Scc

    Bettendorf, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1971, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Lincoln College of Technology

    Melrose Park, listed as Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1983, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Oakton College

    Des Plaines

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

Accredited HVAC training programs in Illinois

33 of the 39 schools with HVAC training programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 67 of the 77 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 23 accredited schools

  • John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville, listed as John A Logan College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    2 programs

  • Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1964, next review 2030

    2 programs

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    2 programs

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    2 programs

  • Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1978, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1967, next review 2029

    1 program

  • ETI-School of Skilled Trades

    Willowbrook

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2014, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Eiccd - Scc

    Bettendorf, listed as Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • HVAC Technical Institute

    Chicago

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / OCC

    Olney, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1929, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Midwest Technical Institute

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1999, next review 2014

    1 program

  • Morton College

    Cicero

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Rockford Career College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2018, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • West Kentucky Community & Tech College

    Paducah, listed as West Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Workforce Development Center

    Quincy, listed as John Wood Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

Accredited industrial maintenance programs in Illinois

31 of the 35 schools with industrial maintenance programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 80 of the 84 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 21 accredited schools

  • Elgin Comm. College District #509

    Elgin, listed as Elgin Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    3 programs

  • Heartland Community College

    Normal

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1994, next review 2029

    3 programs

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    3 programs

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    3 programs

  • Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1964, next review 2030

    2 programs

  • Lincoln Land Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2033

    2 programs

  • Southwestern Illinois College Granite City Campus

    Granite City, listed as Southwestern Illinois College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    2 programs

  • Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1978, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Chicago Professional Center Inc.

    Wheeling, listed as Chicago Professional Center

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2014, next review 2025

    1 program

  • Harper College Apprenticeship Programs

    Palatine, listed as Harper College

    Accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditationsince 2020, next review 2027

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Illinois Central College

    East Peoria

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Illinois Central College North Campus

    Peoria, listed as Illinois Central College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC

    Mt. Carmel, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1929, next review 2027

    1 program

  • McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

Accredited CNC machinist programs in Illinois

28 of the 33 schools with CNC machinist programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 53 of the 64 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 18 accredited schools

  • Highland Community College

    Freeport

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1973, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1929, next review 2027

    2 programs

  • Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    2 programs

  • Kankakee Community College

    Kankakee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    2 programs

  • Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    2 programs

  • Workforce Development Center

    Quincy, listed as John Wood Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    2 programs

  • Blackhawk Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Center

    Milton, listed as Blackhawk Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1978, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Chicago State University

    Chicago

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1941, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Danville Area Community College

    Danville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1967, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC

    Mt. Carmel, listed as Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville, listed as John A Logan College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College - Advanced Technology Center

    Belvidere, listed as Rock Valley College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

Accredited diesel mechanic programs in Illinois

All 17 schools with diesel mechanic programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer all 22 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 7 accredited schools

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Spoon River College

    Canton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • West Kentucky Community & Tech College

    Paducah, listed as West Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Workforce Development Center

    Quincy, listed as John Wood Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

Accredited manufacturing programs in Illinois

17 of the 22 schools with manufacturing programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 35 of the 40 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 7 accredited schools

  • South Suburban College

    South Holland, listed as South Suburban College of Cook County

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    2 programs

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Workforce Development Center

    Quincy, listed as John Wood Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

Accredited electrician training programs in Illinois

14 of the 23 schools with electrician training programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 18 of the 30 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 4 accredited schools

  • Lake Land College

    Mattoon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Rockford Career College

    Rockford

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2018, next review 2026

    1 program

Accredited CAD and drafting programs in Illinois

All 13 schools with CAD and drafting programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer all 20 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 3 accredited schools

  • Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

Accredited electronics programs in Illinois

13 of the 15 schools with electronics programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 24 of the 27 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 3 accredited schools

  • Rend Lake College

    Ina

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Richland Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Sauk Valley Community College

    Dixon

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

Accredited construction programs in Illinois

12 of the 20 schools with construction programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 13 of the 24 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 2 accredited schools

  • Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

Accredited auto body programs in Illinois

All 9 schools with auto body programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer all 16 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited solar and wind programs in Illinois

All 4 schools with solar and wind programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer all 6 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited carpentry programs in Illinois

3 of the 9 schools with carpentry programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 3 of the 13 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited lineman programs in Illinois

3 of the 6 schools with lineman programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 4 of the 9 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited masonry programs in Illinois

1 of the 3 schools with masonry programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 1 of the 4 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited plumbing programs in Illinois

1 of the 5 schools with plumbing programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 1 of the 9 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited sheet metal programs in Illinois

All 1 schools with sheet metal programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer all 1 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited water and wastewater programs in Illinois

1 of the 2 schools with water and wastewater programs on Illinois's list are accredited. They offer 1 of the 2 programs. See these programs with prices and results

How we matched Illinois's schools to the accreditation list

Which schools are counted?

Schools with programs Illinois approved for WIOA funding in skilled trades, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.

How current is the accreditation?

We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.

Sources for the accreditation facts about Illinois

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  1. US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
  2. 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
  3. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List