Best Trade Schools in Justice, Illinois (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Justice. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Illinois.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Justice, Illinois

We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each school that it offers the program before you apply.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools within 7 miles, nearest first in 25-mile distance bands, then by BOC Score inside each band with the highest at the top. 9 of them carry a score. 1 does not have enough federal outcome data to score, and appears last rather than being hidden.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, IL 3.9 miles away BOC Score 60.0
Tuition $3,822 in-state / $9,846 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 39.8%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1881
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,357 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL 5.4 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 79.7%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,366 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL 6.2 miles away BOC Score 51.7
Tuition $20,605
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 84.9%
  • Graduation rate: 57.5%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 26
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,170 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

HVAC Technical Institute

Chicago, IL 6.7 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 86.0%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 174
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,913 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago, IL 5.7 miles away BOC Score 51.1
Tuition $4,590 in-state / $15,150 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 27.4%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 810
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $56,827 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Morton College

Cicero, IL 6.4 miles away BOC Score 49.6
Tuition $5,502 in-state / $12,414 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 30.9%
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 233
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,999 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Cameo Beauty Academy

Oak Lawn, IL 5.4 miles away BOC Score 30.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59.1%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 36
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $26,354 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Northwestern College

Oak Lawn, IL 5.2 miles away
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  • 9400 S Cicero Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Illinois.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)Tuition (published, per year)Median grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
160.0$3,822 in-state / $9,846 out-of-state$51,35740%Yes*4 mi
254.9Contact school for pricing$52,36680%—5 mi
351.4Contact school for pricing$49,91386%—7 mi
451.1$4,590 in-state / $15,150 out-of-state$56,82727%Yes*6 mi
549.6$5,502 in-state / $12,414 out-of-state$46,99931%—6 mi
646.2Contact school for pricingNot reported71%—3 mi
736.0Contact school for pricing$27,70467%—2 mi
830.4Contact school for pricing$26,35459%—5 mi
9Northwestern CollegeNot ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—5 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Illinois are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Illinois is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Justice, Illinois (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Justice, Illinois (2026) (College Scorecard)City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College $56827; ETI School of Skilled Trades $52366; Moraine Valley Community College $51357; HVAC Technical Institute $49913; Morton College $46999; Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview $27704.City Colleges of Chicago-Ric...$56,827ETI School of Skilled Trades$52,366Moraine Valley Community Col...$51,357HVAC Technical Institute$49,913Morton College$46,999Tricoci University of Beauty...$27,704
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Justice, Illinois (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College$56,827
ETI School of Skilled Trades$52,366
Moraine Valley Community College$51,357
HVAC Technical Institute$49,913
Morton College$46,999
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview$27,704

Illinois Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%
Welder2.2%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Maintenance Technician3.8%
Gunsmith2.0%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
EKG Technician3.0%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Optician2.9%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)