The average community college in Illinois offers approximately 8 programs (2026).
The community colleges offering the most programs are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The community college in Illinois offering the most programs is Midwestern Career College, offering 17 programs.
Programs Offered Range: 2
17
Avg. Programs Offered: 8
Illinois Community Colleges Offering the Most Programs (2026)
College
Programs Offered
Location
Rank: #11.
Midwestern Career College
Private for-profit
Programs Offered: 17
203 N LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-9000
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-9000
Rank: #22.
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Private for-profit
Programs Offered: 12
2611 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
(877) 201-2555
Lisle, IL 60532
(877) 201-2555
Rank: #33.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Private for-profit
Programs Offered: 6
8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700
Rank: #44.
Gem City College
Private for-profit
Programs Offered: 5
700 State St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391
Rank: #55.
Fox College ![Fox College Photo]( "Fox College Photo")
Public
Programs Offered: 4
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Rank: #66.
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Programs Offered: 2
4747 Lincoln Mall Dr. - Suite 420
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 983-1645
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 983-1645
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average community college programs offered?
The Illinois average community college programs offered is 8 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college programs offered in Illinois?
The schools with the highest average community college programs offered in Illinois include Midwestern Career College, Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc and Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park.
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