Career Schools

*Schools Accredited by the ACCST
(Accrediting Comission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology)
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Schools with programs approved by the Illinois State Board of Education

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Alvareitas College of Cosmetology
3048 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62305
(618) 466-9723
Other location: Edwardsville
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $7,800
Largest program: Hair styling
Advocate Illinois Masonic School
836 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-8950
2004-05 tuition, fees: $2,235
American Career College
7000 W. Cermak Rd.
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-1500
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $6,650
Largest program: Cosmetology
 

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Beck Area Career Center
6137 Beck Rd.
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618)473-2222
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $7,250
Largest program: Nursing
Bell Mar Beauty College
5717 W. Cermak Rd.
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-6644
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $7,200
Largest program: Cosmetology
Bir Training Center
3601 W. Devon #210
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 866-0111
Blessing Hospital School of Medical Lab Technology
Broadway at 11th St.
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8400
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $1,250
Largest program: Clinical, medical lab tech

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Cain’s Barber College Inc.
365 E. 51st St.
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 536-4441
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $6,550
Largest program: Barbering
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
2201 Toronto Rd.
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-2160
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $6,080
Largest program: Nursing
Cameo Beauty Academy
9714 S. Cicero Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-4660
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $12,730
Largest program: Cosmetology
Cannella School of Hair Design
191 N. York Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(708) 833-6118
Other locations: Chicago, Elgin, Blue Island
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $7,900
Largest program: Cosmetology
Capri School of Beauty Culture
2653 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 778-0882
Other location: Oak Forest
2004-05 tuition: $10,575
Largest program: Cosmetology
Career Colleges of Chicago
11 E Adams St., Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 895-6300
2004-05 tuition: $12,540
Careerworks
200 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 759-0047
Largest program: Computer technology
Centralia School of Cosmetology
105 E. Broadway St.
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-4222
Largest program: Cosmetology
Center For Employment Training Chicago
3333 W. Arthington #510
Chicago, IL 60624
(312) 533-3140
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $7,671
Largest program: Medical, clinical assistant
Chicago School of Massage Therapy
2918 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-9444
2004-05 tuition: $8,200
Largest program: Massage Therapy
Chicago Urban League Computer Center
220 S. State St. 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 692-0766
2004-05 tuition: $4,693
Largest program: Computer science
Chubb Institute
25 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 821-7561
2004-05 tuition, fees: $10,495
Largest program: Medical office assistant
College of Office Technology
1520 W. Divison St.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-0042
2004-05 tuition, fees: $8,650
Largest program: Medical office assistant
Commonwealth Business College
1527 47th Ave.
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-2100
2004-05 tuition: $6,084
Computer Systems Institute
8930 Gross Point Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 967-5030
Concept College of Cosmetology
2500 Georgetown Rd.
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-9329
Other location: Urbana
2004-05 tuition: $6,750
Largest program: Cosmetology
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago
361 W. Chestnut
Chicago, IL 60610-3050
(312) 944-0882
Largest program: Culinary arts
Coyne American Institute
330 N. Green St.
Chicago, IL 60607
230 W. Monroe #400
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 999-5220
(800) 410-1597
2004-05 tuition: $9,236

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Dental Assistant Training Academy
5153 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-7176
Largest program: dental assistant
Dental Careers Foundation
5100 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 398-2410
Largest program: dental assistant
Duquoin Beauty College
202 S. Washington St.
Duquoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-9777
2004-05 tuition: $10,420
Largest program: Cosmetology
Duquoin Beauty College
202 S. Washington St.
DuQuoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-5226
Largest program: Cosmetology

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Educators of Beauty
122 Wright St.
LaSalle, IL 61301
(815) 223-7326
Other locations: Sterling, Rockford
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $9,150
Largest program: Cosmetology
Environmental Technical Institute
1101 W. Thorndale Ave.
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 285-9100
Other location: Blue Island
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $10,500
Largest program: HVAC technology
Equine Educational Services
7 Clinton Rd.
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 632-7921
Largest program: horseshoeing
Excel Training Systems
1026 N. Penguin St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-7518
Largest program: dental assistant
Excelsior CNA School
15643 Lincoln
Harvey, IL 60426
(773) 297-2417
Largest program: nursing assistant
 

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First Institute
790 McHenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(800) 458-2246
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $7,000
Largest program: Software technology
Fox College
4201 W 93rd St # 1
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-7700
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $12,180
Largest program: Various

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Gem City College
P.O. Box 179
700 State Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $9,600
Largest program: clock, watch repair
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
210 W. Walnut St.
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4086
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $6,900
Largest program: Nursing  
Granite City School of Beauty Culture
1815 Edison Ave.
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 876-5432
Largest program: Cosmetology
Grayspace Technology Training Center
4256 N. Arlington Heights Rd., #100
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-3187
Largest program: Computer software
Greater West Town Training Partnership
2021 W. Fulton St., #204
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9570
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $5,500
Largest program: Shipping & receiving
 

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Hair Professionals Academy
825 B6 Village Quarter Rd.
West Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 836-5900
Other location: Wheaton
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $14,048
Largest program: Cosmetology
Hair Professionals Career College
2245 Gateway Dr.
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 756-3596
Other Location: Palos Hills
2004-05 tuition, fees: $13,900
Largest program: Cosmetology
Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
5460 Rt. 34
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-2266
2004-05 tuition, fees: $13,900
Largest program: Cosmetology
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology
506 S. McClun St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-1884
Largest program: Cosmetology
Halsa Hem School of Massage
2 Drawbridge, Suite T
Springfield, IL 62704
Largest program: massage therapy
Hanover Park College of Beauty Culture
1166 Lake St.
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 830-6560
2004-05 tuition, fees: $10,610
Largest program: Comsetology
Harrington Institute of Interior Design
The Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
(877) 939-4975
Heartland School of Business
211 W. State St., Ste. 204
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-9001
Largest programs: Health, business
Health Career Institute
8001 Lincoln, Suite LL1
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 677-3905
Largest program: nursing assistant
Health Restoration Academy of Medical Arts
4243 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Largest program: Nursing assistant
Healthy Connections School of Massage
820 E. Grove St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8923
Largest program: massage therapy
Holistic Center for Therapeutic Massage
710 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 490-0222
Largest program: massage therapy

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Illinois CareerPath Institute
160 N. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 368-0269
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $5,100
Largest program: Hospitality administration
Illinois Center for Broadcasting
55 W. 22nd St., #240
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 916-1700
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $12,116
Largest program: Radio/TV broadcasting
Illinois School of Health Careers
220 South State St., #600
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 913-1230
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $11,700
Largest program: Medical assistant
The Illinois Institute of Art
350 N. Orleans St., Ste. 136
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 475-6849
Largest program: Various
Illinois Welding School
5901 Washington St.
Bartonville, IL 60607
(309) 633-0379
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $10,300
Largest program: Welding technology
Information Technical Institute
4414 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 506-2136
Largest program: Computer technology
Institute for Construction Education
2240 E. Geddes Ave.
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 422-7525
Largest program: Various
International Beauty Academy
146-148 N. Main St.
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4224
Largest program: Cosmetology

ITT Technical Institute
7040 High Grove Boulevard
Burr Ridge, IL 60521
(630) 455-6470
Other locations: Matteson, Mt. Prospect
Largest program: Information technology

Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 444-7751
program: nursing

 

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John Amico School of Hair Design
15301 S. Cicero Ave.
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-7800
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $6,200
Largest program: Cosmetology
 

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LaJames International College
485 42nd Ave.
East Moline, IL 61244(309) 755-1313
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $12,050
Largest program: Cosmetology
Lamonts International School
60 & 64 E. Elm St.
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4224
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $6,650
Largest program: Cosmetology
Leidecker Institute
273 E. Chicago St.
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 844-1933
Largest program: hypnotherapy
Lifestyles Learning Center
33125 N. Highway 45
Wildwood, IL 60030
(847) 548-7200
Largest program: massage therapy
Lincoln Technical Institute
8317 W. North Ave.
Melrose Park, IL 60160
708) 344-4700
2004-05 Tuition, fees: $19,231
Largest program: Automotive techology
 

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MacCormac College
29 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 922-1884
2004-05 tuition, fees: $10,060
Mac Daniels Beauty School
5228 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-2376
2004-05 tuition, fees: $9,500
Largest program: Cosmetology
Marycrest Business College
280 E. Merchant
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-8724
Largest program: Legal, business
Masters School of Bartending
7500 S. Harlem Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 594-6648
Largest program: Bartending
McCabe’s Bartending School
6215 Pioneer Terrace
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-8637
Largest program: Bartending
McDowell Business Training Center
1313 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 427-2598
Largest program: Business
Midstate College
244 S.W. Jefferson St.
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 673-6365
Midwest Horseshoeing School
2312 S. Maple Ave.
Macomb, IL 62455
(309) 833-4063
Largest program: horseshoeing
Midwest Institute of Massage Therapy
4715 W. Main St.
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 239-6977
Largest program: massage therapy
Midwest Technical Institute
405 N. Limit St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-3105
2004-05 tuition, fees: $6,965
Largest program: Welding technology
Morrison Institute of Technology
701 Portland Ave.
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
2004-05 tuition, fees: $11,855
Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology
1429 S. Main St. #F
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-1744
Other locations: Urbana, Decatur
2004-05 tuition, fees: $7,945
Largest program: Cosmetology
Ms. Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture
17 E. Park Blvd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-3880
2004-05 tuition, fees: $11,100
Largest program: Cosmetology
 

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New Horizons Computer Learning Center
7164 Cherryvale North Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61112
(815) 332-8986
Largest program: computer software technology
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
1014 W. Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-1400
Other location: Chicago
Largest program: computer software technology
Niles School of Cosmetology
8057 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60174
(847) 965-8061
2004-05 tuition, fees: $6,599
Northern Prairie School
138 N. Fair St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-3382
Largest program: massage therapy
Northwestern Business College
4829 N. Lipps Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 777-4220
Other location: Bridgeview
2004-05 tuition, fees: $14,950
 


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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
100 Meadow Ave.
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 699-1561
2004-05 tuition, fees: $8,875
Largest program: Cosmetology
OIC Vocational Institute
605 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 964-5622
Largest program: Electronics Technology
Olympia College
247 S. State St. #400
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 913-1616
Other locations: Skokie, Burr Ridge
2004-05 tuition, fees: $9,335
Largest program: Medical/clinical assistant
 

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Painter and Allied Trades
District Council 30
2175 Rochester Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-1451
Largest program: Labor education and training
Parker Business School
6222 S. Main St.
Downers Grove, IL. 60516
(630) 960-1666
Largest Program: Computer technology
Pivot Point
1560 Sherman Av. #700
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-0500
Other location: Bloomingdale
2004-05 tuition, fees: $13,205
Largest program: Cosmetology
Premier Dental Technologies
2900 Greenbriar Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
Largest program: dental assistant
Professional Choice Hair Design Academy
2719 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-8224
2004-05 tuition, fees: $12,100
Largest program: Cosmetology
Pyramid Career Institute
3057 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 975-9898
2004-05 tuition, fees: $4,300
Largest program: Business operations support

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Quincy Technical Schools
501 North Third Street
Quincy IL 62301
(217) 224-0600
 

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Rockford Business College
730 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 965-8616
2004-05 tuition, fees: $8,720
Largest program: Business, legal
Rosel School of Cosmetology
2444 W. Devon
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 508-5600
2004-05 tuition, fees: $7,100
Largest program: Cosmetology

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Sanford-Brown Business College
1101 Eastport Plaza Dr.
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-5600
2004-05 tuition, fees: $14,850
Largest program: Medical/clinical assistant
School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology
1040 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630) 968-7827
SER Business Institute
3948 W. 26th St. #213
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-9030
2004-05 tuition, fees: $6,040
Largest program: Medical administration
Spanish Coalition For Jobs Inc.
2011 W. Pershing
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-0707
2004-05 tuition, fees: $4,200
Largest program: Administrative assistant
Sparks College
131 S. Morgan St.
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-5112
2004-05 tuition, fees: $4,500
Largest program: Business
Springfield School of Court Reporting
960 G&H Clockwater Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-0883
Largest program: Legal
Springfield College in Illinois
1500 N. Fifth St.
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-1420
2004-05 tuition, fees: $7,744
Star Truck Driving School
3435 S. Cicero Ave.
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 222-0123
2004-05 tuition, fees: $4,295
Largest program: Truck & bus driving
St. Johns Hospital of Clinical Lab Science
800 E. Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62769
(217) 757-6788
 

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Taylor Business Institute
200 N. Michigan # 301
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 658-5100
2004-05 tuition, fees: $10,725
Largest program: Electronics Technology
Trend Beauty College
Carbon Rd. #21
Town & Country Shopping Center
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-3138
2004-05 tuition, fees: $10,420
Largest program: Cosmetology
Trend Setters College of Cosmetology
665 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 932-5049
Largest program: Cosmetology
Tri-County Beauty Academy
219 N. State St.
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-9062
2004-05 tuition, fees: $6,450
Largest program: Cosmetology
Trinity College of Nursing
555 6th St.
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 779-7700
Truitt Travel and Training
1415 E. State St., #A-8
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 968-1200
Largest program: Travel
Tyler School of Secretarial Services
8030 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-5050
Largest program: Legal
 

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Undergraduate School of Cosmetology
300 W. Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 753-8552
Largest program: Cosmetology, hair design
Universal Technical Institute
601 Regency Dr.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 529-2662
2004-05 tuition, fees: $33,600
Largest program: Automotive mechanics

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Valtech Business Solutions
687 Linton Ave.
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-0933
Largest program: computer applications
Vatterott College
501 N. 3rd St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0600
2004-05 tuition, fees: $7,796
Vees School of Beauty Culture
2701 State St.
East St. Louis, IL 62205
(618) 274-1751
2004-05 tuition, fees: $8,250
 

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Washington Business Institute
142 E. 154th St.
Harvey, IL 60426
(773) 333-8220
Largest program: Legal, business
Westwood College
17 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 442-4510
Other locations: Woodridge, Schiller Park, Calumet City
Worsham College
495 Northgate Pkwy.
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 808-8444
 

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Zarem/Golde ORT Technical
Institute
3050 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 761-5900
Largest program: English language
 

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