Oakton College

www.oakton.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,815
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,401
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    8,329
    24.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    37%
    146 Graduates

    About

    Oakton College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Oakton College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (501 degrees awarded), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (18 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (13 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,187 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakton College. 49.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (951 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (456 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Oakton College is $3,815, which is $−4,345 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakton College is $3,815, which is $4,345 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,401.

    In 2024, 32% of undergraduate students attending Oakton College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,815
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oakton College was $3,815. The cost of tuition at Oakton College is $−4,345 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,401
    2024 Value
    33.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Oakton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,401. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oakton College grew by 33.8%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,716
    Room and Board
    $1,410
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakton College was of $8,716 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.69% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,410. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    32%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    32% of undergraduate students at Oakton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 56.2% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Oakton College had a total enrollment of 8,329 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oakton College is 2,047 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,282. This means that 24.6% of students enrolled at Oakton College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Oakton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.3% White, 20.9% Asian, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.53% Black or African American, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.252% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Oakton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.9%), followed by White Female (15.9%) and Asian Male (12.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    24.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Oakton College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,329 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakton College is 2,047 and the part-time enrollment is 6,282. This means that 24.6% of students enrolled at Oakton College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oakton College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Oakton College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,109 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      1,739 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      1,714 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Oakton College is 37.3% White, 20.9% Asian, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.53% Black or African American, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.252% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 371 students (4.45%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 33 fewer women than men received degrees from Oakton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakton College is white (951 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (456 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Oakton College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (501 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (18 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (13 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oakton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,011 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (218 degrees), and Human Sciences (50 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakton College are Registered nurses (1,508,086 people), Medical & health services managers (171,230 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,012 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,474 people), and Other managers (142,406 people).

    The most specialized majors at Oakton College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,011 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (218 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (74 degrees), and Health (505 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakton College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Oakton College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,011 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (218 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (74 degrees), and Health (505 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakton College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,645,739 people), Elementary & secondary schools (440,220 people), Outpatient care centers (300,745 people), Offices of physicians (210,390 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (200,416 people).

    The most specialized majors at Oakton College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,011 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (218 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (74 degrees), and Health (505 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oakton College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      501 degrees awarded
    2. Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Oakton College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 501 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,110
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,077
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,110 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton College, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,077).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 476 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.914 times less than the 521 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 521 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.09 times more than the 476 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    17%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Oakton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      951 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      456 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      449 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Oakton College is white (951 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (456 degrees).

    3.7% of degree recipients (81 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      636 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      552 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      505 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakton College is white female (636 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (552 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Oakton College had a total salary expenditure of 117M. Oakton College employs 54 No academic ranks, 51 Professors and 28 Associate professors. Most academics at Oakton College are Female No academic rank (33), Female Professor (27), and Male Professor (24).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakton College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 92 employees, Service, with 67 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 48 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $60.5M
    2024 Salaries
    6.16%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Oakton College paid a median of $60.5M in salaries, which represents 51.9% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 6.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.27% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $14.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    147
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Oakton College paid a total of $14.1M to 147 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakton College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 92 employees, Service with 67 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 48 employees.

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