Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL

1600 E GOLF RD. DES PLAINES, IL 60016

3.8

(575 reviews)

Community CollegeTrade School

About Oakton Community College

Oakton is an above-average public college located in Des Plaines, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,136 undergraduate students. The Oakton acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic). Graduating 41% of students, Oakton alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,500.

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What do students/faculty think about Oakton Community College?

Overall
3.5 /
5.0
Professors
3.0 /
5.0
Value
4.5 /
5.0
Diversity
4.5 /
5.0
Safety
4.8 /
5.0
Student Life
3.5 /
5.0
Location
3.5 /
5.0
Accomplishments
3.0 /
5.0

professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes

50 / 56 students agree with this

it is easy to get the classes they want

45 / 61 students agree with this

the workload is easy to manage

48 / 61 students agree with this

How much does it cost to attend Oakton Community College?

Avg. Annual Tuition
$6,143
Avg. Annual Aid
$4,335
Students with financial aid
52%
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1

What trade or personal service majors are taught in Oakton Community College?

  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping

  • Automotive Mechanics

  • Business Support Services

  • Child Care Provider

  • Computer Engineering Technician

  • Computer Systems Technician

  • Data Processing

  • Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)

  • Electrical Engineering Technician

  • HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician

  • Instrumentation Technician

  • Machine and Metal Working

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician

  • Property Management

  • Robotics and Automation Engineering Technician

  • Welding