Illinois contains seven schools that offer locksmith programs. Western Illinois University, the highest-ranking locksmith school in IL, has a total student population of 12,679 and is the 1572nd highest ranked school in America.
Of the 7 locksmith schools in Illinois, only 4 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Lewis University comes out as the most expensive ($18,482/yr), with Southwestern Illinois College as the lowest recorded at only $4,238/yr.
Locksmith students from Illinois schools who go on to become locksmiths, certified master locksmiths, road service locksmiths, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 16,910 people working as locksmiths and safe repairers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $37,550.
Also, within the locksmith schools in Illinois, the average student population is 3,360 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Aside from locksmith, there are 7983 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,830 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $7,282, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.
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