Gainful Employment Information

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 certificate(s):

Accounting
Accounting Associate
Bookkeeping
Professional Accounting – CPA Preparation
Income Tax Preparation

Automotive
Automotive Technology – Apprenticeship
Automotive Service Excellence

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration
Commercial Buildings Energy Systems
Residential Comfort Control
Residential Comfort Systems Installer
Stationary Engineer License Preparation

Business
Applied Business

Computer Applications for Business
Administrative Assistant
Desktop Publishing Professional
Desktop Publishing Specialist
Executive Support Specialist
Microsoft Office Specialist – MCAS
Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert
Office Information Processing Specialist

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

Computer Networking & Systems Certificates
Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA
Network Security Administrator
Windows Server Administration
Windows Certified Enterprise Administrator
Windows Support Technician

Early Childhood
Advanced Early Childhood Education
Advanced Infant Toddler
Basic Early Childhood Education
Basic Infant Toddler
Early Childhood Education Administration

Education
Paraprofessional Educator

Electronics & Computer Technology
Electronics Computer Technician
Electronics Technology

Facilities Management & Engineering
Facilities Management
Facilities Energy Systems Technology