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Illinois Electrical and Electronic Technicians: Schools and Careers

Career Information for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in Illinois

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Fast Facts for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in Illinois

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Decatur, Springfield, and Chicago
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Rockford, Champaign, and Peoria
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford

Salaries for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in Illinois

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Springfield, Rockford, and Chicago. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in Illinois are listed below.

Selected Electronic Technician Schools in Illinois

These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).

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DeVry University
Addison, Chicago, Tinley Park

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics & Computer Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Vatterott College
Quincy

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

  • Programs: Applied Electrical Technology, Computer Technology, Electrical Mechanics, Electrical Mechanics Technology, Electrical Technology, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Lincoln College of Technology
Melrose Park

Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) has 37 campuses in 17 different states, with online programs as well, in a variety of different fields.

  • Programs: Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

Coyne College
Chicago

Do you realize that Coyne College in Chicago can train you for a better career? Programs offered include Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Medical Assisting, Electronic Systems Technician, and more.

  • Programs: Electronic Systems Technician
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Burr Ridge, Mount Prospect

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Selected Online Schools for Electrical and Electronic Technicians in Illinois

DeVry University Online
Online

One of the largest post-secondary educators in the United States, DeVry provides access to many of its degree programs via the Internet.

  • Programs: Computer Engineering Technology , Electrical Engineering , Electronics And Computer Technology , Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Ashworth College
Online

Ashworth College (AU) provides online and campus based classes, in a flexible capacity so learning goes at the students pace during their free time.

  • Programs: Basic Electronics, Electronics Specialist
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

ECPI Online
Online

With ECPI Online, you can earn your Bachelor's degree in 2.5 years or your Associate's degree in 1.5. Explore rewarding careers in technology and business. Approved for VA/TA.

  • Programs: Electronics Engineering
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Pinnacle Career Institute
Online

Get your career started with an education from Pinnacle Career Institute. We offer certificate and associate degree programs for careers in the fields of business, alternative energy, health care, fitness, technology, HVAC, and electronics.

  • Programs: Electronics And Technology, Wind Turbine Technician
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

More Illinois Electronic Technician Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
Bradley UniversityPeoriaDoctorate6,053
Carl Sandburg CollegeGalesburgAssociate2,693
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicagoAssociate10,993
College of DuPageGlen EllynAssociate25,768
College of Lake CountyGrayslakeAssociate16,010
East-West UniversityChicagoBachelor1,144
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharlestonMasters12,179
Elgin Community CollegeElginAssociate9,613
Harper CollegePalatineAssociate15,156
Heartland Community CollegeNormalAssociate4,827
Illinois Central CollegeEast PeoriaAssociate11,804
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Wabash Valley CollegeMount CarmelAssociate4,206
Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicagoDoctorate & First Professional7,277
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesbyAssociate4,103
John A Logan CollegeCartervilleAssociate7,559
Joliet Junior CollegeJolietAssociate13,149
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakeeAssociate3,591
Kaskaskia CollegeCentraliaAssociate5,041
Kishwaukee CollegeMaltaAssociate4,466
Lake Land CollegeMattoonAssociate7,177
Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfieldAssociate6,655
McHenry County CollegeCrystal LakeAssociate5,274
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos HillsAssociate15,859
Morton CollegeCiceroAssociate5,057
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalbDoctorate & First Professional25,254
Northwestern UniversityEvanstonDoctorate & First Professional19,005
Oakton Community CollegeDes PlainesAssociate10,805
Parkland CollegeChampaignAssociate9,407
Rend Lake CollegeInaAssociate4,821
Rock Valley CollegeRockfordAssociate7,923
Roosevelt UniversityChicagoDoctorate7,163
Sauk Valley Community CollegeDixonAssociate2,700
Shawnee Community CollegeUllinAssociate2,176
South Suburban CollegeSouth HollandAssociate6,260
Southern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondaleDoctorate & First Professional20,983
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsvilleMasters & First Professional13,398
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBellevilleAssociate13,713
Spoon River CollegeCantonAssociate2,139
Taylor Business InstituteChicagoAssociate250
Triton CollegeRiver GroveAssociate15,658
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicagoDoctorate & First Professional25,747
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignChampaignDoctorate & First Professional42,326
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar GroveAssociate8,731

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Electrical And Electronic Technicians

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Illinois. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Electrical and Electronic Technicians

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Electrical and Electronic Technicians relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.
Metro AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

ILLINOIS

   
Decatur60$44,6401.2
Springfield100$61,0500.8
Chicago3,150$56,5800.6
Peoria120$53,8800.6
Champaign60$52,4400.5
Rockford100$57,2300.5
Employment For:
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