Bookkeeper Schools in Mount Prospect, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare bookkeeper programs in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Bookkeeper Schools Near Mount Prospect, IL

#1

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 2.9 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 7 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

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#3

Triton College

River Grove, IL 11.5 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

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#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 13.5 miles away BOC Score 81.8
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 459
  • Online programs available

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#5

St. Augustine College

Chicago, IL 15.4 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 33

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#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 16.8 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#7

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 20 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

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#8

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Chicago, IL 20.2 miles away BOC Score 39.8
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 160
  • Online programs available

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#9

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL 20.4 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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  • In-state tuition: $4,788
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,400
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  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 4,091

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#10

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 20.7 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 111
  • Online programs available

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Illinois Bookkeeper Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $49,560 $23.83 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $50,670 $24.36 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 43-3031 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Accounting software trained on (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
  • Credential level (certificate vs. associate degree)
  • Industry certification prep (AIPB, NACPB) included
  • Payroll and tax preparation coverage
  • Online, hybrid, or in-person format options

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