Carpenter Schools in Wheeling, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare carpenter programs in Wheeling, 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.

Carpenter Schools Near Wheeling, IL

#1

Triton College

River Grove, IL 15.5 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL 28.3 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 833
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 33.1 miles away BOC Score 56.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,956
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,199
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  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 101
  • Annual completions: 4,053
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 35.9 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,275
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 63 miles away BOC Score 52.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,184
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,427
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  • Graduation rate: 25%
  • Programs offered: 128
  • Annual completions: 3,894
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 67.2 miles away BOC Score 62.3
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  • Programs offered: 84
  • Annual completions: 3,510
  • Online programs available

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#7

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI 95.1 miles away BOC Score 48.6
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 179
  • Online programs available

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#8

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 98.9 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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  • Programs offered: 120
  • Annual completions: 4,231
  • Online programs available

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Illinois Carpenter Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $79,000 $37.98 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $60,580 $29.12 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2031 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Hands-on hours in framing, finishing, and specialty carpentry
  • OSHA safety certification (OSHA-10 or OSHA-30) included
  • Apprenticeship connections or union referral programs
  • Blueprint reading and construction math instruction
  • State contractor licensing or registration requirements

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Career Overview

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