Oakton College

Oakton College is a public two-year institution located in Des Plaines, IL, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 16,018 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 31% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 72% (IPEDS 2023).

Oakton College offers a comprehensive selection of certificate programs spanning healthcare, engineering technology, automotive, and building trades. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (HVAC), Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Building/Property Maintenance.

Located in Des Plaines in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Oakton College serves a large suburban student population. The college's breadth of technical and health programs supports regional workforce development needs across Cook and Lake Counties in northeastern Illinois.