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 computer information systems certificates:

• Advanced Web Site Development
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Technology
• Computer User
• Management of Information Systems – MIS
• PC Support Specialist
• Visual Basic Programmer
• Web Site Developer
• Web Site Support & Maintenance
• Web-Based Course Developer 

Advanced Web Site Development
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0801

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 43
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 4
Number of 2010 Graduates: 0
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $6,008
Books & Supplies: $1,843
Fees: $252
Tuition: $3,913
Out of District Total: $14,473
Out of State Total: $17,065
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
15-1134 Web Developers
27-1014 Multimedia Artists and Animators
27-1024 Graphic Designers

Computer Programmer
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0201

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 35
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 3
Number of 2010 Graduates: 0
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $4,890
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Fees: $205
Tuition: $3,185
Out of District Total: $11,781
Out of State Total: $13,890
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
15-1131 Computer Programmers
15-1132 Software Developers, Applications
15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software
15-1134 Web Developers
15-1152 Computer Network Support Specialists
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Computer Technology
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0401

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 18
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 2
Number of 2010 Graduates: 0
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $2,514
Books & Supplies: $771
Fees: $105
Tuition: $1,638
Out of District Total: $6,059
Out of State Total: $7,144
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1111 Computer and Information Research Scientists
15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software
15-1199.01 Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
15-1199.03 Web Administrators
15-1199.04 Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
15-1199.05 Geographic Information Systems Technicians
15-1199.06 Database Architects
15-1199.07 Data Warehousing Specialists
15-1199.08 Business Intelligence Analysts
15-1199.10 Search Marketing Strategies
15-1199.12 Document Management Specialists
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Computer User
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0301

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 18
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 2
Number of 2010 Graduates: 2
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $2,514
Books & Supplies: $771
Fees: $105
Tuition: $1,638
Out of District Total: $6,059
Out of State Total: $7,144
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
15-1199.03 Web Administrators
15-1199.05 Geographic Information Systems Technicians
43-9011 Computer Operators

Management of Information Systems – MIS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 52.1201

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 27
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 2
Number of 2010 Graduates: 0
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $3,772
Books & Supplies: $1,157
Fees: $158
Tuition: $2,457
Out of District Total: $9,088
Out of State Total: $10,715
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1131 Computer Programmers

PC Support Specialist
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 15.1202

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 34
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 3
Number of 2010 Graduates: 2
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $4,750
Books & Supplies: $1,457
Fees: $199
Tuition: $3,094
Out of District Total: $11,444
Out of State Total: $13,493
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians

Visual Basic Programmer
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0202

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 38
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 3
Number of 2010 Graduates: 1
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $5,309
Books & Supplies: $1,629
Fees: $222
Tuition: $3,458
Out of District Total: $12,790
Out of State Total: $15,081
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
15-1131 Computer Programmers
15-1132 Software Developers, Applications
15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software

Web Site Developer
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0401

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 18
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 2
Number of 2010 Graduates: 3
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $2,514
Books & Supplies: $771
Fees: $105
Tuition: $1,638
Out of District Total: $6,059
Out of State Total: $7,144
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1111 Computer and Information Research Scientists
15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software
15-1199.01 Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
15-1199.03 Web Administrators
15-1199.04 Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
15-1199.05 Geographic Information Systems Technicians
15-1199.06 Database Architects
15-1199.07 Data Warehousing Specialists
15-1199.08 Business Intelligence Analysts
15-1199.10 Search Marketing Strategists
15-1199.12 Document Management Specialists
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Web Site Support & Maintenance
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.1004

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 30
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 3
Number of 2010 Graduates: 0
Number of 2010 Graduates who completed within minimum term (s)*

Program Costs
In-District Total: $4,192
Books & Supplies: $1,286
Fees: $176
Tuition: $2,730
Out of District Total: $10,098
Out of State Total: $11,906
Median Student Loan Debt*

Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) and Titles
15-1134 Web Developers

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

Web-Based Course Developer
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0801

Program Information
Hours to Complete: 16
Terms to Complete (full-time status): 1
Number of 2011 Graduates: 1
Number of 2011 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
15-1134 Web Developers
27-1014 Multimedia Artists and Animators
27-1024 Graphic Designers

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