Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois · Public · 3,348 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 79 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,659 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,888 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,408 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,299 |
| $110k and up | $14,995 |
| All families (average) | $8,048 |
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 | $40,885 | +$4,803 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $49,181 | +$13,099 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,961 | +$4,879 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $58,878 | +$22,796 | clears the bar | $9,407 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $70,208 | +$34,126 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $58,824 | +$22,742 | clears the bar | $12,600 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $42,261 | +$6,179 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,391 | +$20,309 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $66,550 | +$30,468 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $38,567 | +$2,485 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $55,314 | +$19,232 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate's Degree | $36,353 | +$271 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,764 | +$3,682 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.