Health Professions at Oakton College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Oakton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakton College is in Des Plaines, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Oakton College
Distance learning is available at Oakton College. Of 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Oakton College
Use these rankings to compare Oakton College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 434 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #20 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Oakton College
Those who finish Oakton College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,145 |
| 2 years | $55,980 |
| 3 years | $56,929 |
| 4 years | $67,451 |
| 5 years | $77,715 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Oakton College report median earnings of $67,451, compared with $44,226 for all Oakton College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Oakton College stands at $10,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Oakton College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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