Trade schools in Des Plaines, IL
68 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Des Plaines, IL, 1 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, esthetician, police academy & criminal justice, and IT support & networking.
- Within 30 miles
- 68
- In Des Plaines
- 1
- Public colleges
- 16
- Programs offered
- 41
24 schools within 30 mi of Des Plaines, IL
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Chicago Professional Center
Prospect Heights, IL · 5.1 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
Northwest Suburban College
Rolling Meadows, IL · 5.4 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW
Chicago, IL · 6.2 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL · 7.8 mi · Public
- CNC machining
- IT support & networking
- CAD & drafting
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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL · 9.6 mi · Private
- Electrician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights
Glendale Heights, IL · 12 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
Programs near Des Plaines
- Cosmetology schools (31)
- Esthetician schools (19)
- Criminal justice programs (17)
- IT schools (15)
- Welding schools (14)
- Auto mechanic schools (13)
- Drafting schools (13)
- Medical assistant schools (13)
- HVAC schools (12)
- Industrial maintenance schools (11)
- CNA classes (10)
- EMT and paramedic schools (10)
- Fire science programs (10)
- Medical billing and coding schools (10)
- Massage therapy schools (10)
- LPN programs (8)
- Phlebotomy classes (8)
- Baking and pastry schools (8)
- Culinary schools (8)
- Radiology tech schools (8)
- Surgical tech schools (8)
- Electronics technician schools (7)
- PTA programs (7)
- Barber schools (7)
- CNC machining schools (7)
- Dental assistant schools (6)
- Electrician schools (6)
- Sonography schools (5)
- Pharmacy technician schools (4)
- Nail tech schools (4)
- Construction schools (4)
- Dental hygiene schools (4)
- Auto body schools (3)
- Respiratory therapy schools (3)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- OTA programs (2)
- Carpentry schools (2)
- Plumbing schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- Aviation maintenance schools (2)
- CDL schools (2)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Des Plaines?
There are 68 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Des Plaines, IL, including 16 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Des Plaines?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (31 schools), esthetician (19 schools), police academy & criminal justice (17 schools), IT support & networking (15 schools), welding (14 schools), and automotive technician (13 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Des Plaines?
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.
Trade schools in nearby cities
- Park Ridge (3 mi)
- Arlington Heights (6 mi)
- Northbrook (7 mi)
- Addison (9 mi)
- Melrose Park (9 mi)
- Schaumburg (9 mi)
- Elmhurst (10 mi)
- Evanston (11 mi)