Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Parkland College is a public institution in Champaign, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 3,348 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,320 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 32.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,548, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.48x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,048 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Biological and Physical Sciences, Air Transportation, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,320
Graduation Rate
32.2%
Median Debt
$8,548
Average Net Price
$8,048
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.48x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,348
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,284
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,266
Pell Grant Rate
25.4%
Federal Loan Rate
13.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,659
Income $30K–$48K
$6,888
Income $48K–$75K
$10,408
Income $110K+
$14,995
Student Demographics
Women
53.7%
White
57.3%
Black
14.4%
Hispanic
12.9%
Asian
4.2%
Two or More Races
7.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.3%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Preaccredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (64)
Associate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,885 | 253 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | 116 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 70 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $70,208 | 38 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $58,878 | 31 |
| Dental Support Services | $58,824 | 30 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | 22 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $42,261 | 16 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $36,353 | 15 |
| Business Administration & Management | $55,314 | 14 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 12 |
| Engineering | $66,550 | 9 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 160 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 124 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 81 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $40,961 | 77 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 47 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 38 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 32 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 32 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $56,391 | 23 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 23 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 19 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 18 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 13 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 5 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
| Ground Transportation | $39,764 | Not reported |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate | 2 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Illinois
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Business Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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