Quick Facts

• Location: East Peoria, Illinois
• Address: 280 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611
• School Type: Private Career & Technical School
• Programs Offered: Welding, Welding & Pipefitting, HVAC/R, Electrician, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Coding, Basic Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy and Massage Therapy
• Training Style: Hands-on vocational training in dedicated shops and simulated healthcare labs
• Tuition Range: Varies by program; current dollar tuition is not prominently published on the East Peoria program pages
• Program Length: Roughly 5 weeks to 10 months depending on program
• Online Programs Available: Medical Coding Specialist has a hybrid option
• Hybrid Learning: Yes — selected Medical Coding training; core mechanical trades are primarily in person
• Financial Aid: Federal financial aid available to qualifying students in eligible programs
• Class Options: Day and evening options vary by program
• Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
• Average Rating: ⭐ 3.9 (83 Reviews)
• Website: MTI East Peoria Campus

Overview

Midwest Technical Institute’s East Peoria campus is a broad vocational school serving both the mechanical trades and allied healthcare fields. The campus opened in 2009 and occupies a roughly 50,000-square-foot facility with a 3,000-square-foot welding shop, dedicated HVAC/R training areas and simulated healthcare labs.

For TradeSchoolScout, its strongest traditional trade options are Welding, Welding & Pipefitting, HVAC/R and Electrician training. The campus also offers shorter healthcare programs that can appeal to students seeking a career change in less than a year.

Programs Offered

The current Illinois catalog identifies East Peoria offerings including:

• Basic Nursing Assistant
• Dental Assisting
• HVAC/R Technician
• Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coding Specialist
• Medical Coding Specialist — Hybrid
• Phlebotomy
• Welding
• Welding & Pipefitting

Welding & Pipefitting

MTI’s full welding pathway runs about 40 weeks / 10 months and includes 960 clock hours plus outside coursework. Students train in:

• SMAW / Stick
• GTAW / TIG
• GMAW / MIG
• FCAW / Flux Core
• Basic and advanced pipefitting

Daytime and evening classes are available.

The East Peoria campus has a dedicated 3,000-square-foot welding shop designed for stick, MIG and TIG practice.

HVAC/R Technician

The HVAC/R program runs approximately 35 weeks / 9 months and includes 735 clock hours plus additional outside coursework. Day and evening schedules are available.

The campus HVAC lab contains:

• Sheet-metal fabrication space
• Climate-control equipment
• A prefabricated house used for installation, maintenance and repair practice

This gives students opportunities to practice more than classroom theory.

Electrician

The East Peoria electrician program can be completed in approximately 7 months. Current coursework includes:

• Electrical theory
• National Electrical Code
• Grounding and bonding
• Meters and lighting
• Blueprint reading
• Conduit bending
• Terminations
• Three-phase distribution
• Load calculations
• Overcurrent protection

The program prepares students for entry-level electrical employment. Completing the training does not automatically grant an Illinois or municipal electrician license where separate licensing rules apply.

Healthcare Programs

East Peoria also offers several allied-health pathways:

• Medical Assisting — approximately 9 months
• Dental Assisting — approximately 9 months
• Medical Coding — approximately 9 months
• Massage Therapy — approximately 6 months
• Basic Nursing Assistant — approximately 7 weeks
• Phlebotomy — approximately 5 weeks

Tuition & Financial Aid

MTI provides current program catalogs and financial-aid counseling but does not prominently display a simple current East Peoria tuition table on its public campus pages. For the directory, I would use:

Tuition Range: Contact MTI for current program tuition and total costs.

Students should request a written estimate including tuition, books, tools, uniforms, certification/testing charges and any other mandatory expenses.

MTI is accredited by ACCSC and approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally funded financial-aid programs.

Outcomes

MTI’s published 2024 ACCSC reporting for East Peoria showed the following reported employment rates among graduates:

• HVAC/R — 83%
• Welding — 80%
• Welding & Pipefitting — 100%
• Medical Assisting — 76%
• Dental Assisting — 100%
• Basic Nursing Assistant — 96%
• Phlebotomy — 79%

These are historical reported outcomes, not guarantees of employment for future students.

Why Students Choose This School

• Welding, pipefitting, HVAC/R and electrical training
• Most programs completed in less than one year
• 3,000-square-foot welding shop
• Dedicated HVAC installation and repair lab
• Day and evening trade classes
• Healthcare programs at the same campus
• Hybrid Medical Coding option
• Federal financial aid for qualifying students
• Job-placement assistance for qualifying graduates

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level positions such as:

• Welder
• Pipefitter/Welder
• HVAC/R Technician
• HVAC Installer
• Electrician Trainee
• Electrical Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Nursing Assistant
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Medical Coding Specialist

Licensure or certification requirements vary by career and jurisdiction.

Student Reviews

Based on your supplied listing data:

⭐ Average Rating: 3.9 (83 Reviews)

Because the campus has many different programs, applicants should pay particular attention to recent reviews about the specific department they plan to enter.

Enrollment Tips

• Ask for a complete written tuition estimate before enrolling
• Welding students should compare the standard Welding and Welding & Pipefitting tracks
• HVAC applicants should tour the installation lab and prefabricated training house
• Electrician students should ask how Illinois and local licensing rules apply after graduation
• Confirm whether your chosen program offers both day and evening schedules
• Complete FAFSA early if applying for an eligible program
• Ask specifically about certification exam fees and whether they are included

Bottom Line

Midwest Technical Institute’s East Peoria campus is a strong option for students looking for short, hands-on career training without a traditional two- or four-year degree. The biggest trade-school draws are welding, pipefitting, HVAC/R and its newer electrician program, while the extensive allied-health lineup gives the campus broader career options. The main information prospective students should obtain before committing is a current program-specific tuition and fee estimate.