General Studies at Oakton College
If you plan to study General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Oakton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakton College sits in Des Plaines, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 general studies degrees were granted at Oakton College.
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Studying Online at Oakton College
Online coursework is an option at Oakton College. Of 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Studies graduates at Oakton College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Studies graduates at Oakton College are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
General Studies Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Among the 14 associate’s general studies graduates at Oakton College, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 36% of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Studies Graduates
Those who complete General Studies program at Oakton College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Studies 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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