Oakton College
Public in Des Plaines, IL. 20 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering Drafting/CAD, fire science, construction trades, HVAC and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 132 | $63,032 | $11,500 | $131 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 27 | $58,135 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 80 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 241 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate degree): graduates earned $58,135 one year out, 38% above the national median for medical assistant associate degree programs ($42,087).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (certificate): graduates earned $63,032 one year out, 18% above the national median for imaging & surgical tech certificate programs ($53,544).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Rosel School of Cosmetology (Niles, IL), about 2 miles away
- Estelle Medical Academy (Skokie, IL), about 7 miles away
- Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute (Skokie, IL), about 7 miles away
- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW (Chicago, IL), about 7 miles away
- City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (Chicago, IL), about 9 miles away
Before you apply
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- Construction Trades & Building Inspection: Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.