Oakton College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Oakton College at a glance

• 6,072

  students enrolled

• 2,104

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,183

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,276 in state, $12,292 out of state

• $38,528

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,852

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Oakton College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 8,047

  open professional jobs

• 680

  entry level

  57 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  981 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (114 open), finance (1,181 open), sales (1,112 open), operations (796 open), marketing (412 open), human resources (378 open).

Hiring most: Publicis Groupe (162), Mars (119), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher (76), Gallagher Bassett (75), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71), UL Solutions (61).

What they hire for: Finance (1,181), Engineering (1,172), Sales (1,112), Operations (796), Data & Analytics (545), Marketing (412). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Oakton College?

Oakton College enrolls about 6,072 students and is a public 2-year institution in Des Plaines, Illinois. It awards about 2,104 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Oakton College?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Oakton College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,528 six years after entry and $47,852 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Oakton College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Oakton College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Oakton College?

8,047 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 680 of them entry level and 57 saying no experience is needed. Publicis Groupe has the most openings.