College of DuPage
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- 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
- (630) 942-2800
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Welding Schools in West Chicago, IL
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Welding Schools Near West Chicago, IL
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
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- 2611 Corporate West Drive Lisle, IL 60532-0000
- (877) 201-2555
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Elgin Community College
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- 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin, IL 60123-7193
- (847) 697-1000
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Waubonsee Community College
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- In-state tuition: $3,432
- Out-of-state tuition: $12,330
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- Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454
- (630) 466-7900
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William Rainey Harper College
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- In-state tuition: $3,822
- Out-of-state tuition: $11,802
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- 1200 W Algonquin Rd Palatine, IL 60067-7398
- (847) 925-6000
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ETI School of Skilled Trades
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- 500 Joliet Road, Suite#100 Willowbrook, IL 60527
- (888) 830-7678
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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
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- 8317 W North Avenue Melrose Park, IL 60160-1605
- (708) 344-4700
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Triton College
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- In-state tuition: $4,920
- Out-of-state tuition: $14,880
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- 2000 5th Ave River Grove, IL 60171-1995
- (708) 456-0300
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Oakton College
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- 1600 E Golf Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016-1268
- (847) 635-1600
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McHenry County College
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- 8900 US Hwy 14 Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2761
- (815) 455-3700
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Illinois Welding Salary Snapshot
IllinoisIllinois Median Pay
$49,730
$23.91 per hour
U.S. Median Pay
$51,000
$24.52 per hour
What to Compare (Quick Checklist)
- Welding processes covered (stick, MIG, TIG, flux-core)
- AWS certification preparation and testing availability
- Hands-on booth hours with different materials (steel, stainless, aluminum)
- Blueprint reading and welding symbol interpretation
- OSHA safety certification and PPE training
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Career Overview
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