Trade Schools in Normal, IL

Normal, IL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 595 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,399 to $18,668, with a median of $14,620 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,986 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Heartland Community College, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal and Paul Mitchell the School-Normal.

3
Schools
595
Graduates last year
$14,620
Median program tuition
$25,986
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Normal, IL

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Heartland Community College

Normal, IL

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 5 more
Average net price
$15,472
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Normal, IL?

The median published tuition is $14,620 (range $8,399 to $18,668, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Normal ($8,399) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal ($13,184). 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 9 months to finish (6 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,986 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 Normal, IL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Heartland Community 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.