Parkland College Career Programs

Parkland College (referred to as Parkland) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Champaign, IL. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Parkland College is $9,642 for Illinois residents and $13,266 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,686 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).Parkland College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $13,266
  • Number of Programs: 77 programs

Parkland 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Parkland College are $9,642 for Illinois residents and $13,266 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Parkland College
Illinois residentsOut of State
2018-2019$11,100$15,870
2019-2020$11,580$15,930
2020-2021$11,580$15,930
2021-2022$11,580$15,930
2022-2023$11,580$15,930
2023-2024$9,642$13,266

Who Accredits Parkland College

Parkland College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Parkland College offers 76 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 976 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Parkland. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Parkland with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 6 programs 41
Agricultural Business and Management1 program 6
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1 program 0
Agricultural Business Technology1 program 0
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation1 program 15
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 program 7
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1 program 13
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 programs 12
Radio and Television1 program 7
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program 5
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 2
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 11
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program 3
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 8
Education [+] 2 programs 3
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 program 1
Music Teacher Education1 program 2
Engineering [+] 1 program 13
Engineering1 program 13
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 5
Industrial Technology/Technician1 program 4
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 1
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 275
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 147
General Studies1 program 128
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 116
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 116
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 8
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 6
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 2
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 1
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)1 program 1
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 44
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 3
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 20
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 19
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 15
Graphic Design1 program 4
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 program 1
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 10
Music1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 176
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 36
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 21
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 3
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 8
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 10
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 27
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 5
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 66
Business [+] 9 programs 31
Business/Commerce1 program 0
Business Administration and Management1 program 12
Accounting1 program 6
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary1 program 4
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 program 0
Restaurant/Food Services Management1 program 1
Resort Management1 program 0
Selling Skills and Sales Operations1 program 3
Construction Management1 program 5
Total50 programs753
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 7
Agricultural Business and Management1 program 7
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 1
Industrial Technology/Technician1 program 0
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 0
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 program 1
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 2
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 163
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 163
Construction Trades [+] 5 programs 1
Mason/Masonry1 program 0
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Electrician1 program 0
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 1
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 programs 17
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 2
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 4
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 10
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 0
Ironworking/Ironworker1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 19
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 8
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 11
Business [+] 6 programs 13
Accounting1 program 5
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1 program 5
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 program 0
Restaurant/Food Services Management1 program 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce1 program 0
Total26 programs223

Student Population

At Parkland College, there are total 5,686 students. Among them, 1,087 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,566 men and 3,120 women students at Parkland. Next table summarizes the student population at Parkland.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Parkland College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6862,5663,120
American Indian/Native American936
Asian319151168
Black/African American783337446
Hispanic608271337
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander330
White3,3721,5141,858
Two More314138176
Un-Known1526785
Student Population in Online Programs at Parkland
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students5,6861,0871,7802,819

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