Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
73
Offered Degrees at Prairie State
Prairie State College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Prairie State College offers 73 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 25 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 23 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 73 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Prairie State Associate's Programs
Prairie State College offers Associate's degree with 25 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Graphic Communications | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 204 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 149 | $24,400 |
| General Studies | ✕ | 55 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 79 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 33 | $55,400 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting and Business/Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
Prairie State Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Prairie State College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 8 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 198 | - |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 62 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 119 | - |
Prairie State Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Prairie State College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 23 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 2 | - |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Taxation | ✕ | - | - |
Prairie State 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Prairie State College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 17 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 173 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 173 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | - | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 4 | - |
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