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Best Transportation Colleges in Illinois

5 accredited institutions in Illinois offering transportation programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

5
Colleges
894
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Transportation Programs in Illinois

1
PublicBachelor's
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
510
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$9,638
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lewis University
Romeoville
345
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$37,592
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$10,744
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Quincy University
Quincy
21
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$35,740
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$13,187
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville
15
Graduates/yr
$6,120
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Olney Central College
Olney
3
Graduates/yr
$9,180
In-State Tuition
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Studying Transportation in Illinois

Illinois has 5 accredited colleges offering transportation programs, producing 894 graduates annually. Of these, 3 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Illinois residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.