Laboratory Technician at Oakton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Laboratory Technician, consider the program at Oakton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 laboratory technician degrees were granted at Oakton College.
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Studying Online at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Oakton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakton College’s Laboratory Technician program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 117 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 174 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Laboratory Technician graduates at Oakton College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Laboratory Technician graduates at Oakton College are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Among the 12 associate’s laboratory technician degrees awarded at Oakton College, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Graduates of the Laboratory Technician program at Oakton College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Laboratory Technician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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