by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Parkland College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Parkland College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,812 undergraduate (2,812 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Parkland College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,406 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 348 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 140 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 129 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 118 |
The following majors at Parkland College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $65,866 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $44,336 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $42,320 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $39,756 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $31,870 |
Browse every major at Parkland College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,406 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
129 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). · Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
118 | $31,870 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
85 | $65,866 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
50 | $42,320 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
34 | $44,336 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
22 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
15 | NA |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
348 | $20,482 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 140 | $26,001 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
49 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer Support Specialist. |
39 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 8 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. |
5 | NA |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. · Remote Aircraft Pilot. |
76 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
58 | $39,756 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
22 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary. · Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. |
12 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
9 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
7 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
5 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Selling Skills and Sales Operations. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
23 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Power Machinery Operation. |
15 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
8 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Business and Management, General. · Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
13 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. |
5 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Music Teacher Education. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
3 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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