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General Contact
- School Code: 989600
- Phone: (773) 583-4050
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,588Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Human Resources Degree
The human resources program at Oakton Community College prepares students for careers as a human resources assistant or manager or labor relations manager. The program focuses on managing the development of human capital in organizations and providing services to individuals and groups. Program courses include: personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, civil rights, laws and regulations, compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment, and managing employee and job training programs. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer human resources degrees.
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Oakton Community College
5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL
Oakton Community College is a two-year post-secondary school with two convenient locations for students living in the Chicago, area: the main campus is located about 20 miles northwest of Chicago in Des Plaines, and the newer, Ray Hartstein Campus is about 15 miles north of Chicago in Skokie. As community colleges go, Oakton is rather large, with an enrollment of almost 11,000. Despite its size, administration is focused on fostering a personal, intimate environment; most classes top out at around 14-15 students. Oakton’s main campus offers a surprisingly sophisticated variety of programs in the fields of art, science, and business, to name just a few. Associate and certificate programs are available in nearly 80 areas of study.
At OCC, cultural enrichment abounds. Students can visit the campus museum to view the works of high-profile artists based in Chicago. The performing arts center and writer’s series are also a source of school pride. Oakton’s extracurricular clubs cater to a broad variety of tastes, affording students opportunities to make friends and share personal interests in their free time. In response to a culture that is more aware of health and fitness, the college has launched Student Health 101, an online interactive health journal, where students can log on and ask health-related questions.
Oakland’s tuition rates are competitive, coming in thousands of dollars below average U.S. college and university tuition rates, and financial aid is available to qualified students. Individuals wishing to apply for admission should contact the admissions office for details. With its broad range of certification and degree programs, personalized instruction, and reasonable tuition rates, Oakton Community College is an educational value for today’s students.
Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oakton Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in human resources.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Human Resources program at Oakton Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Compensation and Benefits Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Human Resources Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Training and Development Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Human Resources Specialists
Description
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, human resources specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 12
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.31
- Average Annual Salary: $60960
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 670
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.68
- Average Annual Salary: $49260
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.25
- Average Annual Salary: $60830
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Oakton Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Oakton Community College may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oakton Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Volleyball