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TOP HVAC PROGRAMS IN Illinois

SkillCat's trade school ranking highlights top HVAC programs in IIlinois  based on factors you & employers care about.

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Harper College

Located in Palatine, IL

#1 HVAC Program in Illinois

Harper College

In-District Tuition: $10,368

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 45.6%

  •  Employment Rate (General): 85% 

  •  Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $56,382/year 

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ETI School of Skilled Trades

Located in Willowbrook, IL

#2 HVAC Program in Illinois

ETI School of Skilled Trades

In-District Tuition: $14,685

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (HVAC): 78% 

  • Employment Rate (HVAC): 88% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (HVAC): $37.50/hr

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HVAC Technical Institute

Located in Chicago, IL

#3 HVAC Program in Illinois

HVAC Technical Institute

In-District Tuition: $15,000

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (HVAC): 72% 

  • Employment Rate (HVAC): 88% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (HVAC): $40,572/year 

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Illinois Central College

Located in East Peoria, IL

#4 HVAC Program in Illinois

Illinois Central College

In-District Tuition: $9,600

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 49% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 85%

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $48,708

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John A. Logan College

Located in Carterville, IL

#5 HVAC Program in Illinois

John A. Logan College

In-District Tuition: $7,975

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 41.5% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 92.8% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $32,555 (1 yr)

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Richland Community College

Located in Decatur, IL

#6 HVAC Program in Illinois

Richland Community College

In-District Tuition: $8,540

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 46.5%

  • Employment Rate (General): 84% at 6 yrs Post Graduation

  • Average Salary (General): $27,400 (6 yrs)

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College of DuPage

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

#7 HVAC Program in Illinois

College of DuPage

In-District Tuition: $9,120

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 35%

  • Employment Rate (General): 93% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $39,600

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Joliet Junior College

Located in Joliet, IL

#8 HVAC Program in Illinois

Joliet Junior College

In-District Tuition: $12,533

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 29% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 92% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $38,826 (1 yr)

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College of Lake County

Located in Grayslake, IL

#9 HVAC Program in Illinois

College of Lake County

In-District Tuition: $10,675

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 38.3% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 87% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $26,800

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John Wood Community College

Located in Quincy, IL

#10 HVAC Program in Illinois

John Wood Community College

In-District Tuition: $10,200

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 46.6%

  •  Employment Rate (General): 88%

  • Graduation Average Salary (General): $25,800

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Elgin Community College

Located in Elgin, IL

#11 HVAC Program in Illinois

Elgin Community College

In-District Tuition: $8,280

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 41.1% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 83.8%

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (Industry): $22/hour

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City Colleges of Chicago (Kennedy‑King College)

Located in Chicago

#12 HVAC Program in Illinois

City Colleges of Chicago (Kennedy‑King College)

In-District Tuition: $9,734 

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 28%

  •  Employment Rate (General): 89% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $30,680

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McHenry County College

Located in Crystal Lake, IL

#13 HVAC Program in Illinois

McHenry County College

In-District Tuition: $7,533

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 39.3%

  • Employment Rate (General): 89% (2 years)

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $29,000 (2 yrs)

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Lincoln Land Community College

Located in Springfield, IL

#14 HVAC Program in Illinois

Lincoln Land Community College

In-District Tuition: $6,300

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 43% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 81.9% at 6 months post‑completion

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $32,700

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Oakton College

Located in Des Plaines & Skokie, IL

#15 HVAC Program in Illinois

Oakton College

In-District Tuition: $8,175

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 31% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 86% (2 yrs)

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $28,500

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Parkland College

Located in Champaign, IL

#16 HVAC Program in Illinois

Parkland College

In-District Tuition: $11,160

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 33% 

  • Employment Rate (General): 89%

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $25,400 (2 yrs)

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Morton College

Located in Cicero, IL

#17 HVAC Program in Illinois

Morton College

In-District Tuition: $7,800

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 24.3%

  • Average Salary (General): $27,000

  • Employment Rate (General): Not published

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Sauk Valley Community College

Located in Dixon, IL

#18 HVAC Program in Illinois

Sauk Valley Community College

In-District Tuition: $9,000

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 45.6%

  • Employment Rate (General): 87%

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $24,700     

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Lake Land College

Located in Mattoon, IL

#19 HVAC Program in Illinois

Lake Land College

In-District Tuition: $3,405

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 50%

  • Employment Rate (General): 89% 

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General):$31,436.

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Waubonsee Community College

Located in Sugar Grove, IL

#20 HVAC Program in Illinos

Waubonsee Community College

In-District Tuition: $8,415

Post-Graduation Details: 

  • Graduation Rate (General): 34%

  • Employment Rate (General): 84%

  • Post Graduation Average Salary (General): $28,700

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Resources & Acknowledgements

U.S. Department of Education - The College Scoreboard, Niche

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