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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILPublicSuburb Setting
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Overview & Identity
Prairie State College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Chicago Heights, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences35% of degrees
Business & Marketing2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,212
Earnings 5yr: $74,487
Debt: $24,122
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,505
Earnings 5yr: $49,839
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $57,474
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,209
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,709
Earnings 5yr: $39,587
Debt: $16,154
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,550
Earnings 5yr: $34,917
Debt: $12,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,062
Earnings 5yr: $42,077
Debt: $15,437
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $42,205
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,554
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,190
Earnings 5yr: $43,545
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $32,438
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$4,738
In-State Tuition$4,176
Out-of-State Tuition$11,064
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
25%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$30,388
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$36,696
Completion Signals
21%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
51%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$86/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
64%
Avg Family Income
$27,572
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