Electrician Schools in Des Plaines, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare electrician programs in Des Plaines, Illinois. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Electrician Schools Near Des Plaines, IL

#1

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 2.2 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

Triton College

River Grove, IL 8.8 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 9.3 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Melrose Park, IL 9.5 miles away BOC Score 39.3
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 1,459

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#5

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 12.7 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 15.9 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#7

HVAC Technical Institute

Chicago, IL 17.7 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 660

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#8

Taylor Business Institute

Chicago, IL 17.9 miles away BOC Score 20.9
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 23

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#9

East-West University

Chicago, IL 18.1 miles away BOC Score 10.0
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  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 7

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#10

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL 19 miles away BOC Score 39.0
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 18,725
  • Online programs available

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Illinois Electrician Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $99,560 $47.87 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $63,190 $30.38 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2111 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • NEC code curriculum and code-cycle year covered
  • Apprenticeship connections (4-5 year, 8,000+ hour pathway)
  • State journeyman and master electrician licensing steps
  • Hands-on lab hours (residential, commercial, industrial wiring)
  • OSHA safety certification (OSHA-10 or OSHA-30) included

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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