Certificate Programs at Prairie State College

Number of Vocational ProgramsTotal ProgramsAverage Tuition & Fees
5581 $11,064
Prairie State College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school is $33,300. A total of 2,680 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 15%. Prairie State College offer 81 programs and, among them, 55 programs are for certificate programs.

Career and Vocational Programs

Prairie State College offers 55 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted offline.
We note again Prairie State College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
Total Number of Career Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert. 2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall Programs132121NOT OFFERED
The following tables list each career program with offered degrees. The number on each columns denotes the number of completers on the program last year. The numbers includes completers through on-campus classes and partial online classes as well as complete online classes.
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Graphic CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Programming/Programmer0 9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design11 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist16 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0 NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Police Science0 NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2 9 0 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 7 2 NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and MillworkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)12 23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)52 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide76 12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 0 NOT OFFERED

Average Earning after Graduation

The following table summarizes the average wage/salary by years after earning degree/certificate in Prairie State College. After 6 years of graduation, the mean wage is $27,500 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean wage is $33,300 for Prairie State College graduates.
Median Earning By Time for Prairie State College Graduates
TotalMaleFemale
6 Years After Graduation$27,500$28,900$26,600
7 Years After Graduation$28,400--
8 Years After Graduation$31,000--
9 Years After Graduation$30,600--
10 Years After Graduation$33,300$36,800$31,700

On-Campus Student Services

Prairie State College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided
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