HVAC Schools in Skokie, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Skokie, 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.

HVAC Schools Near Skokie, IL

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 3.5 miles away BOC Score 81.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 459
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 7.4 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

#3

Chicago Professional Center

Prospect Heights, IL 9.8 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 640

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Triton College

River Grove, IL 9.9 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

#5

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 12.1 miles away BOC Score 79.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 716
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Morton College

Cicero, IL 14.7 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 413

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL 15.3 miles away BOC Score 81.6
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  • In-state tuition: $52,386
  • Out-of-state tuition: $52,386
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  • Admission rate: 55%
  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

HVAC Technical Institute

Chicago, IL 15.6 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 660

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 17.3 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL 18.5 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 833
  • Online programs available

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Illinois HVAC Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $77,410 $37.21 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $61,010 $29.33 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 49-9021 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification included
  • System types trained on (split, heat pump, commercial refrigeration)
  • Apprenticeship connections (3-5 year pathway)
  • State HVAC licensing or registration requirements
  • NATE certification preparation and OSHA safety training

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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