Electricity

If you are interested in a career as an electrician, these schools might be good for you!

Average Salary: $59,000

Job Market: Expected to decline 1% from 2019-2029, which would take away ~1,000 jobs

Skills: Physical stamina (stand for a long time), good eyesight, steady hands, attention to detail

Interests: Working on small objects, fixing things

Richard Daley College

Location: Chicago, near 75th and Pulaski

Program(s) Offered: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Construction Technology

What you get: Basic or Advanced Certificates, Associate's Degree

Size: 7,673

Tuition: $3,500*

* Most students can attend City Colleges of Chicago for free. CCC also offers a scholarship if you have a GPA over 3.0

Location: Melrose Park, Illinois

Program(s) Offered: Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology

What you get: Certification

Size: 717

Tuition: ~$15,000-$30,000*

*Scholarships are available, tuition changes depending on the program

Location: River Grove, IL

Major(s) Offered: Electrical

What you get: Certification

Size: 10,529

Tuition: $357/credit hour for out of district students (if you live in Chicago), probably around $10,000

*they offer scholarships, and you can use FAFSA aid

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