| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Communications | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Prairie State College offers 74 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 162 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 159 students.
A total of 884 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Prairie State. 533 students completed certificate programs and 351 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Prairie State. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 25 | NOT OFFERED | 351 | 119 | 232 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 8 | NOT OFFERED | 214 | 87 | 127 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 23 | NOT OFFERED | 108 | 73 | 35 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 18 | NOT OFFERED | 211 | 107 | 104 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Prairie State College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 162 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 159 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 162 | 71 | 91 |
| Electrician | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 14 | 14 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 | - | 9 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 4 | 4 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 1 | 1 | - |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 1 | 1 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 | 1 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | - | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 | - | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 159 | 69 | 90 |
| General Studies | 59 | 15 | 44 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 39 | 3 | 36 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 29 | 3 | 26 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 14 | - | 14 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Information Technology | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Electrician | 6 | 6 | - |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 109 | 19 | 90 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 71 | 47 | 24 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | 2 | - |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 43 | 34 | 9 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 24 | 21 | 3 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | - | 4 |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 2 | 2 | - |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Communications | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Support Specialist | 22 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 162 | 159 | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 59 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 43 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 15 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 1 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 23 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Photography | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 71 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 39 | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 71 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 39 | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting and Business/Management | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Taxation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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