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Explore Oakton's degrees and certificates by zeroing in on your area of interest. Our programs include nine subject areas across numerous careers and fields. Once you are enrolled, work with an Oakton academic advisor to build an academic plan that aligns your career goals and guides your educational investment.

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Computer and Information Technology

Technology is at the heart of the world’s most exciting innovations. Here, you’ll gain top-tier skills as you hone problem-solving abilities for a career in computer and information technology.

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Social and Behavioral Science, and Education

Explore the world around you and apply the lessons of history to today’s problems. Through Oakton’s education programs, you’ll learn to help the next generation of students prepare for their future.

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Health Careers and Nursing

Your options for a career in health care may include nursing—or may extend into other important areas. Consider your options for high-demand health fields that emphasize information technology, billing and coding, laboratory work and more.

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Humanities and Languages

As technology becomes more intricately woven into our interactions, the study of humanities and languages is more important than ever. At Oakton, you’ll gain the ability to make important connections and add meaning to human relationships.

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Public and Professional Business Services

Become a first responder or study for a career in finance, law or business at Oakton. Enter the workforce well-prepared and confident to serve your community in an essential field.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Future jobs—including many that don’t yet exist—will come from the STEM disciplines. Explore your love for the sciences and develop in-demand skills that can be applied to numerous career fields.

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Fine, Performing and Applied Arts

Art has always been central to the human experience. Whether you’re pursuing meaning through beauty or enhancing the value of a new product through graphic design, Oakton is your training ground.

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Manufacturing, Facilities and Automotive

Skilled technicians are in high demand. If you love work that combines problem-solving with hands-on experiences, Oakton’s manufacturing, facilities and automotive programs will train you for a rewarding career.

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Hear from Oakton.

"My daughters are so happy and proud. When I got my GED diploma in the mail, I felt like I won the lottery. For some it's just high school, but for me it's big."

Consuelo Moreno

GED graduate
Oakton College

"What I realized throughout my career is you don't know what you don't know, right? And the only way to know what those things are is to talk to someone's who's more experienced than you, who can provide you insight on those things."

Faheem Memon

Alumni
Oakton College

"I know how practice and performing can take a toll on an athlete and that they can feel pressured to keep their emotions in at times. I want to be in a position to help athletes when they reach out for it."

Zarina Sayed

Student
Oakton College

"It can feel really overwhelming to try to go back to school after a certain age, and my advice would be to just go. Don't worry about being an older, non-traditional student. There's tons of support just waiting for you here."

Sheena Benson

Student
Oakton College

"After joining BSSP and the Academy, I didn’t feel like Oakton was just a building where I go to class. The people inside the building meant a lot to me and that’s what I want for other Oakton students."

Tyson Dean

Student
Oakton College

What's Happening

Get the latest news and information on a wide range of Oakton programs, events and initiatives.

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Oakton students head to Ghana for unique learning experience

Des Plaines, Ill. (June 5, 2023) - To say Oakton College student Trinton Jones is excited to begin his study-abroad experience in the Republic of Ghana would be an understatement. "On a scale of 1-10, I'm at 100," Jones said during a send-off celebration at Oakton College on June 4.

Oakton administrator, faculty and staff recognized for excellence in professional development

Ten members of Oakton College’s administration, faculty and staff were recognized by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) with Excellence Awards at the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas, May 27-30.

Oakton awards Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT) Certificates to nearly 80 high school students

A record number of local high school students have taken their first step toward a rewarding healthcare career by completing Oakton College’s Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT) early college certificate program.

Consuelo Moreno

After a 30-year break from school in which she moved to the U.S. and raised two daughters, Consuelo Moreno decided it was time to earn her high school diploma. She heard from a friend that Oakton offers high school equivalency preparation courses in Spanish. And now, a year later, she’s preparing to take the stage as the high school equivalency speaker at Oakton’s 2023 commencement ceremony.

Oakton College opens Small Business Development Center (SBDC) during Small Business Month

Free and open-to-the-public support for starting or growing small businesses is now available at Oakton College as the College kicks off Small Business Month and celebrates Small Business Day, May 10.