Is ETI School of Skilled Trades a public or private school?

It is a private for-profit school located in Willowbrook, IL.

What is the share of students receiving Pell Grants?

Reported data shows that 51.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What are the median earnings for HVAC technicians two years after completion?

The median earnings for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology graduates two years after completion are $38,061.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 78.5%.

How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $9,500, which is lower than the average annual net price of $22,126.

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ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 443 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVAC

Avg net price / yr

$22,126

cheaper than 9% of comparable schools

Completion rate

78.5%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$52,800

earns ~$2,386.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

ETI School of Skilled Trades is a private for-profit institution in Willowbrook, IL that mainly awards certificates. With 443 students, it offers training in HVAC and precision metal working for those seeking immediate technical skills.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $22,126, while the median student debt at completion is $9,500. Completion rates are reported at 78.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,800. Half of the students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need among the cohort.

Net price is 244% above the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 38% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$38,061
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$32,350

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Questions students ask

Is ETI School of Skilled Trades a public or private school?: It is a private for-profit school located in Willowbrook, IL.
What is the share of students receiving Pell Grants?: Reported data shows that 51.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What are the median earnings for HVAC technicians two years after completion?: The median earnings for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology graduates two years after completion are $38,061.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 78.5%.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $9,500, which is lower than the average annual net price of $22,126.

Other options in Illinois

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Southwestern Illinois College	Belleville	$10,427	33.1%	$36,884
Black Hawk College	Moline	$6,944	31.7%	$37,253
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	$3,662	51.5%	$35,274
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College	Chicago	$9,494	27.4%	$28,467
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College	Chicago	$7,886	34.2%	$37,962
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College	Chicago	$6,375	28%	$41,625

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 244613. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.