IT schools in Downers Grove, IL
16 schools within 30 miles of Downers Grove, IL offer IT support & networking programs, and the closest is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, 4 miles away. IT support specialists in Illinois earn a median $59,860 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in IL
- $59,860
16 IT support & networking schools within 30 mi of Downers Grove, IL
School results
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · 4.1 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle, IL · 5.0 mi · Private
- IT support & networking
- Medical billing & coding
- Electronics technician
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · 12 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
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City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL · 16 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- Welding
- +4
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL · 16 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- CNC machining
- CAD & drafting
- +2
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · 19 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 20 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL · 22 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL · 22 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- +3
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · 23 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · 23 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · 27 mi · Public
- IT support & networking
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
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
What are the closest IT support & networking schools to Downers Grove?
The closest are College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, 4 mi), DeVry University-Illinois (Lisle, 5 mi), and Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, 12 mi). In total, 16 schools within 30 miles teach IT support & networking.
How much do IT support & networking programs near Downers Grove cost?
For the 16 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,672 to $30,770. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do IT support specialists make near Downers Grove?
Across Illinois, the median pay is $59,860 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a IT support & networking school in Downers Grove?
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.
IT schools in nearby cities
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- DeKalb (39 mi)