What do Parkland College graduates earn?

Parkland College graduates report median earnings of $37,762 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Parkland College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 37% of graduates.

What share of Parkland College graduates are found employed?

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Is Parkland College worth it?

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Parkland College graduates report median earnings of $47,315 four years after completion, against an average net price of $8,048.

Champaign, IL · Public · 2-year

Parkland College is a public, two-year institution in Champaign, Illinois (small city). It awarded 1,406 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$37,762

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,315

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,320

Average net price

$8,048

Completion rate

32%

Completions (2024)

1,406

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

3,348

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$26,912	$40,885	67
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	Associate	$47,133	$58,824	50
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$51,093	$70,208	37
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$55,060	$58,878	21
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	$26,547	$49,181	20
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$39,246	$38,567	19
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate	$36,872	$42,261	18
Agricultural Business and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Associate	N/A	$36,353	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	140
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	139
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	119
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	117
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)	Certificate under 12 weeks	94
General Studies	Associate	90
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	85
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew	Certificate under 12 weeks	53
Computer Programming/Programmer, General	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	43
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	Associate	34

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	37%	4,850
Retail Trade	11%	1,422
Educational Services	7%	925
Accommodation and Food Services	7%	897
Manufacturing	6%	737
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	5%	690
Public Administration	4%	498
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	4%	497

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