by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Parkland College. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #8 out of 50 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at Parkland College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 169 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 21 |
| Certificate | 275 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Parkland College handed out 169 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Parkland College is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 50 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,724 | $12,696 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Parkland College are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Parkland College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Parkland College conferred 85 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Parkland College granted 34 associate’s degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
Parkland College conferred 16 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
Parkland College awarded 11 associate’s completions in occupational therapist assistant recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Parkland College granted 10 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Parkland College conferred 8 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Parkland College conferred 3 associate’s degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
Parkland College conferred 2 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Parkland College awarded 21 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Parkland College is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Parkland College are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Parkland College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Parkland College granted 12 undergraduate certificate completions in licensed practical/vocational nurse training in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Parkland College conferred 9 undergraduate certificate degrees in massage therapy/therapeutic massage in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Parkland College awarded 275 certificate degrees in health professions.
Parkland College has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at Parkland College were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Parkland College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Parkland College awarded 117 certificate completions in nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Parkland College conferred 94 certificate degrees in emergency care attendant (emt ambulance) in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
Parkland College conferred 22 certificate completions in sterile processing technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
Parkland College conferred 15 certificate completions in mental health counseling/counselor in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
Parkland College granted 13 certificate completions in medical/clinical assistant recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Parkland College conferred 12 certificate completions in electrocardiograph technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
Parkland College conferred 2 certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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