Mental Health Tech Schools in Vernon Hills, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Vernon Hills, 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.

Mental Health Tech Schools Near Vernon Hills, IL

#1

Chamberlain University-Illinois

Addison, IL 20 miles away BOC Score 68.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 337
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 21.6 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 136

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 22.5 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 23.7 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 26.3 miles away BOC Score 56.0
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  • 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

#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 27.6 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#7

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL 28.5 miles away BOC Score 48.8
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  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 33
  • Online programs available

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#8

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 29.1 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 150
  • Online programs available

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#9

The Chicago School at Chicago

Chicago, IL 29.2 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 51

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#10

National Louis University

Chicago, IL 29.8 miles away BOC Score 42.1
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 228
  • Online programs available

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Illinois Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $46,200 $22.21 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,130 $21.70 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2053 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Clinical hours in behavioral health or psychiatric facilities
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation training
  • State certification or licensing requirements
  • CPR/BLS and First Aid certification included
  • Medication administration training (where permitted)

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Career Overview

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