by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Parkland College. It is offered at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 28 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Parkland College among the top schools in the country for allied health professions, coming in at #281 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 281 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 12 of 38 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 of 157 |
The following degree levels are available for allied health professions at Parkland College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 36 |
| Certificate | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Parkland College conferred 36 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
Parkland College ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 28 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 |
Read more about Parkland College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Parkland College are White. Roughly 81% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Parkland College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Parkland College conferred 10 associate’s completions in surgical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Parkland College granted 8 associate’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Parkland College conferred 2 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Parkland College conferred 14 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Parkland College is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at Parkland College were White. About 50% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Parkland College awarded 12 certificate degrees in electrocardiograph technology/technician recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
Parkland College awarded 2 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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