Prairie State College Online Vocational Programs

Prairie State College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Chicago Heights, IL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,064 in average over all programs at Prairie State College.
The school offers total 55 vocational programs.
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Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

0 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Prairie State College has total 55 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 376 students have completed their vocational programs at Prairie State College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Prairie State College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate130237
Less than 1 Year Certificate210102
2 Years Certificate21037
Total550376

Programs by Award Level

Prairie State College offers 55 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 376 students have completed their studies.
  • 237 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 102 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 37 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 46 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design10-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer Support Specialist36-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 7 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science6-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 183 completers-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)8-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)70-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide105-
Total237
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Graphic Communications0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer6-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications9-
Network and System Administration/Administrator6-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager2-
Computer Support Specialist0-
Engineering Technology [+] 2 completers-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 18 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting18-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 21 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician10-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician11-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 5 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder5-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Commercial Photography1-
Graphic Design0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)14-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide11-
Business [+] 5 completers-
Business/Commerce4-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1-
Total102
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)0-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Teacher Assistant/Aide0-
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician3-
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant1-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science4-
Construction Trades [+] 7 completers-
Electrician7-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 14 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology7-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant4$47,200
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Total37

Online Student Population at Prairie State College

695 students (26.55% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 948 students (36.21% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Prairie State College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Prairie State College
Number of Students
Total2,618
Enrolled Online Exclusively695
Enrolled Some Online Courses948
Not in Online Courses975

Directory and Accreditation Information

Prairie State College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1965 - Current [Estimated Date]).

202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-3500

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