Gainful Employment

Under the terms of the Federal Gainful Employment Act, this information is provided for Oakton certificate programs that are eligible for federal financial aid – and that prepare students for employment in a recognized occupation.

The goal is to provide prospective students with the full cost to complete a given certificate program, the graduation rate based on full-time attendance, and occupational information for that field.

Data for programs that have fewer than 10 graduates or student loan borrowers is not provided, as allowed by law, in order to protect individual identity. 

Gainful Employment information is available for the following automotive service excellence certificate:

Automotive Service Excellence Certificate
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 47.0604

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 16
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 1
Number of 2011 Graduates: 1
Number of 20110 Graduates who completed within minimum term(s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $2,279
Books & Supplies: $686
Fees: $94
Tuition: $1,500
Out of District Total: $5,385
Out of State Total: $6,350
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
49-2093 Electrical & Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
42-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
49-3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics



*This program had less than 10 on-time graduates.  Regulations state we cannot disclose median debt amounts or on-time completion rates.