Parkland College
Public two-year college in Champaign, IL that costs an average of $5,553 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,553
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,861
PublicSmall city3,348 undergraduates
Cost of Parkland College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,194 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,464 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $13,278 |
| Books and supplies | $960 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,553 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,663 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,420 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,806 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,022 |
| $110,001+ | $13,194 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Parkland College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,722 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,861 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 15th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,211 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $82 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 14% |
Majors and programs at Parkland College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 253 | $44,244 | $5,005 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 12 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 47 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 157 | — | $5,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 184 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 37 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 8 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 29 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 45 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 75 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 17 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 78 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 50 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 12 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 299 | — | $7,000 |
| Mason/Masonry | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 35 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 7 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 18 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 155 | $65,958 | $8,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 64 | $61,124 | $8,999 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 67 | $60,941 | $8,374 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 90 | $52,255 | $7,000 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 45 | $38,505 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | $35,092 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 462 | $33,168 | $7,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 256 | $32,941 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 18 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 8 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 8 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 8 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 5 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago | $6,462 | — | $42,885 |
| Morton College | Cicero | $6,075 | — | $47,728 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford | $3,385 | — | $44,656 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | Chicago | $5,287 | — | $47,007 |
| John A Logan College | Carterville | $7,393 | — | $38,119 |
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove | $2,551 | — | $48,582 |
| Kishwaukee College | Malta | $4,358 | — | $43,671 |
| John Wood Community College | Quincy | $6,248 | — | $42,918 |
About Parkland College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Champaign, IL |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 3,348 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | parkland.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Parkland College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,194 a year (tuition and fees: $4,464 in-state, $13,278 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,553 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,663.
How much do Parkland College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,861 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 19 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Parkland College's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.