BOMOakton College
Oakton College is a community college in Des Plaines, Illinois. One of 45 community colleges in Illinois.
Campus overview
- Type
- Community college
- Location
- Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
- Website
- oakton.edu
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Regional context
Oakton College is a community college located in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is one of 45 institutions of this type in the state. The campus is situated within a region containing 15732 nearby companies within 25 miles.
The nearest other institutions include I M Beauty School and Rosel School of Cosmetology, both located 2 miles away. Chicago Professional Center is 3 miles distant, and Americare Technical School is 4 miles away. These facilities exist alongside the surrounding business base of 15732 nearby companies within 25 miles of the campus.
Programs and credentials
IPEDS 2023 completions, grouped into broad fields of study.
| Field | Credentials awarded | Completions |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts, general studies & humanities | CertificatesAssociate | 1,030 |
| Health professions | CertificatesAssociate | 575 |
| Business, management & marketing | CertificatesAssociate | 117 |
| Mechanic & repair technologies Industrial base | CertificatesAssociate | 96 |
| Computer & information sciences | CertificatesAssociate | 60 |
| Engineering technologies & technicians Industrial base | CertificatesAssociate | 56 |
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | Associate | 49 |
| Homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting | CertificatesAssociate | 46 |
| Family & consumer sciences | CertificatesAssociate | 42 |
| Engineering Industrial base | CertificatesAssociate | 15 |
| Legal professions & studies | CertificatesAssociate | 7 |
| Visual & performing arts | CertificatesAssociate | 7 |
| Construction trades Industrial base | CertificatesAssociate | 3 |
| Public administration & social service | Certificates | 1 |
Employer alignment
Nearby companies whose industries align with fields taught here.
2,232 of the 15,854 companies mapped within 25 miles of Des Plaines, Illinois align with fields taught here.
| Field | Companies within 25 mi | Aligned sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1,055 | Building construction, heavy and civil engineering, specialty trades |
| Engineering technology | 833 | Engineering services, machinery, electronics, aerospace |
| CAD/CAM & drafting | 527 | Engineering services, machinery and aerospace manufacturing |
| Automotive & diesel | 344 | Vehicle repair, motor vehicle parts, trucking fleets, parts distribution |
Companies near campus
Start with geography, then verify capabilities and fit in the BOMForge company index.
13,040 companies indexed within 25 miles of Des Plaines, IL. The nearest records include:
- H L CLAUSING INCSkokie, IL · 0.3 mi away
- ALBANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOISSkokie, IL · 0.3 mi away
- DYNASTY HOME CARE, INC.Des Plaines, IL · 1.1 mi away
- LIFE-SPANDes Plaines, IL · 1.1 mi away
- FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE MOUNT PROSPECT, LLCMount Prospect, IL · 2.6 mi away
- DEBALGO INCMount Prospect, IL · 2.6 mi away
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