IT schools in Illinois
We found 44 schools offering IT support & networking training in Illinois, with campuses in Chicago, Rockford, Moline, and Glen Ellyn and more. IT support specialists in Illinois earn a median $59,860 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 44
- Public colleges
- 40
- Median pay in IL
- $59,860
- Cities with schools
- 15
24 IT support & networking schools
School results
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL · Private
- IT support & networking
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
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City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- Welding
- +4
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- +3
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- CNC machining
- CAD & drafting
- +2
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle, IL · Private
- IT support & networking
- Medical billing & coding
- Electronics technician
Highland Community College - Illinois
Freeport, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · Public
- IT support & networking
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
IT schools by city
- Chicago (13 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (12 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (8 within 30 mi)
- Rockford (4 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (11 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (6 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (14 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (12 within 30 mi)
- Downers Grove (16 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (6 within 30 mi)
- O'Fallon (4 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (6 within 30 mi)
- Woodstock (6 within 30 mi)
- Alton (4 within 30 mi)
- East Peoria (3 within 30 mi)
What IT support specialists earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
IT support specialist salary in IllinoisHow to become an IT support specialist
- Median pay
- $59,860
- $28.78 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,440–$96,040
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 26,060
- Job growth, 2025–35
- -3.5%
- 39,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many IT support & networking schools are in Illinois?
We list 44 schools in Illinois with IT support & networking programs: 40 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Chicago, Rockford, Moline, Glen Ellyn, and Grayslake.
Are there community college IT support & networking programs in Illinois?
Yes. 40 public colleges in Illinois offer IT support & networking. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does IT support & networking school cost in Illinois?
Among the 42 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $30,770. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do IT support specialists make in Illinois?
The median pay for IT support specialists in Illinois is $59,860 a year, and most earn between $40,440 and $96,040, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a IT support & networking school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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