Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois · Public · 6,072 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 82 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,847 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,084 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,235 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,496 |
| $110k and up | $11,431 |
| All families (average) | $5,183 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $49,225 | +$13,143 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,453 | +$6,371 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,364 | +$47,282 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $48,644 | +$12,562 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $60,208 | +$24,126 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.