Parkland College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Parkland College at a glance
3,348
students enrolled
1,518
degrees and certificates a year
32%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,048
average net price a year
Tuition $9,072 in state, $12,696 out of state
$34,215
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,320
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 27% | 413 |
| Health professions | 27% | 410 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 8% | 116 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 107 |
| Agriculture | 6% | 92 |
AI and data programs
Parkland College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Parkland College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Champaign County, where the college is.
164
open professional jobs
21
entry level
1%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Champaign County
2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier
$63,091
median household income
Champaign County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (10 open), engineering (18 open), data & analytics (3 open), security (1 open).
Hiring most: University of Illinois (43), Carle Health (9), University of Illinois (7), Carle Health (5), Carle West Physician Group (5), Carle Health Medical Group (4), Plastipak (4), Brookdale Senior Living (2).
What they hire for: Finance (28), Sales (19), Engineering (18), Operations (14), Clinical (10), Human Resources (10). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: East Central Illinois Workforce Board.
- Illinois WorkNet Center - ChampaignChampaign · 217-531-8282 · Monday -Thursday 9am - 4pm Closed noon - 1pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Heartland Community CollegeNormal · 2,997 students
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- Morton CollegeCicero · 2,640 students
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman CollegeChicago · 2,505 students
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington CollegeChicago · 4,207 students
Common questions
- How big is Parkland College?
- Parkland College enrolls about 3,348 students and is a public 2-year institution in Champaign, Illinois. It awards about 1,518 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Parkland College?
- 32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Parkland College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,215 six years after entry and $38,320 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Parkland College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Parkland College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Parkland College?
- 164 open professional jobs are listed in Champaign County, 21 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. University of Illinois has the most openings.
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