Nursing at Oakton College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Oakton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakton College is in Des Plaines, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Oakton College
Online coursework is an option at Oakton College. Of 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Oakton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakton College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #22 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #27 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #69 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #628 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Oakton College
Graduates of Oakton College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,988 |
| 2 years | $60,771 |
| 3 years | $63,332 |
| 4 years | $67,451 |
| 5 years | $77,715 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Oakton College earn a median of $67,451, compared with $44,226 for all Oakton College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Oakton College stands at $10,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Oakton College
The Nursing program at Oakton College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 45 |
| Surgical Nursing | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Oakton College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.