Liberal Arts & Humanities at Oakton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Oakton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Oakton College
Use these rankings to compare Oakton College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #17 of 59 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 213 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Oakton College
Those who finish Oakton College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,570 |
| 2 years | $19,797 |
| 3 years | $30,589 |
| 4 years | $42,940 |
| 5 years | $46,346 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Oakton College earn a median of $42,940, compared with $44,226 for all Oakton College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Oakton College stands at $5,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Oakton College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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