Technical College

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL, offers a Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree and a single-day Forklift Operator Certification. The college reports an average starting salary of $80,000 for graduates.

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Oakton College, accredited by the Illinois Community College Board, provides a Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree covering surgical environment setup, sterility maintenance, and equipment management. It also offers a single-day Forklift Operator Certification with training on seven forklift types, developed with the Youth Job Center and Atlas Toyota.

In-district tuition is $3,815 annually, with in-state at $10,276 and out-of-state at $12,292. Scholarships and payment plans are available.

Graduates report an average starting salary of $80,000. Online scheduling options are offered for programs.

Key Facts

$60,943
Median wage in related fields
7,032
Students enrolled
$8,161/yr
Average cost after aid
98%
Receive financial aid
Computer Science & IT $88,427Engineering Technology $65,793Mechanics & Repair $64,055Construction Trades $58,343

Programs Offered

Welding & Fabrication
Automotive Technology
Construction & Carpentry
CNC & Machining
Manufacturing Technology
CAD/CAM & Drafting
Healthcare & Medical
IT & Networking

Certifications

✓NATE
✓Phlebotomy
✓Medical Coding

Accreditations

through the Illinois Community College Board

Contact Information

Contact Person
Joianne Smith — joismith@oakton.edu
Website
www.oakton.edu
Address
Des Plaines, IL

Location

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