Trade Schools in Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake, IL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 828 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,000 to $24,000, with a median of $17,000 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,894 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at McHenry County College, Cosmetology & Spa Academy and First Institute of Travel, Inc..

3
Schools
828
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$28,894
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Crystal Lake, IL

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McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$11,434
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, IL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$16,204
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

First Institute of Travel, Inc.

Crystal Lake, IL

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$19,514
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Crystal Lake

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
Average net price
$6,286
Completion rate
46%
Type
Public

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 7 more
Average net price
$10,058
Completion rate
52%
Type
Public

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, IL

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$27,034
Type
Private for-profit

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$7,280
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale, IL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$14,347
Completion rate
93%
Type
Private for-profit

State Career College

Gurnee, IL

Programs
Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$30,197
Completion rate
46%
Type
Private for-profit

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 7 more
Average net price
$3,948
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Crystal Lake, IL?

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $13,000 to $24,000, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Cosmetology & Spa Academy ($13,000) and First Institute of Travel, Inc. ($15,825). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,894 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Crystal Lake, IL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including McHenry County College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.