Information Technology at Oakton College
If you plan to study Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Oakton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakton College sits in Des Plaines, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 information technology degrees were granted at Oakton College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oakton College
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Oakton College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Oakton College are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Among the 8 associate’s information technology graduates at Oakton College, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 62% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at Oakton College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
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
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