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Major Programs at Prairie State

Carnegie Category Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees AS, Certificate
Online Courses Not Offered
Total Programs 47

Offered Degrees at Prairie State

Prairie State College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. Prairie State College offers 81 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.
Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Prairie State College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's260
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate130
Less Than 1 Year Certificate210
1-2 Years Certificate210
Total810
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard

Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program

Associate'sLess Than 12 Weeks CertificateLess Than 1 Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate

Prairie State Associate's Programs

Prairie State College offers Associate's degree with 26 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
Associate's Programs
Prairie State College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communications Technologies [+] 2
Recording Arts Technology/Technician--
Graphic Communications2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11
Information Technology11-
Education [+] 0
Teacher Assistant/Aide--
Engineering Technology [+] 3
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician--
Work and Family Studies [+] 7
Child Care Provider/Assistant7-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 191
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies149$24,400
General Studies42-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 15
Biological and Physical Sciences15-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 5
Criminal Justice/Police Science1-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting4-
Construction Trades [+] 8
Electrician8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology--
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0
Tool and Die Technology/Technician--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1
Commercial Photography--
Fine/Studio Arts1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 93
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist40-
Surgical Technology/Technologist4-
Mammography Technician/Technology--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse49$55,400
Business [+] 2-
Business Administration and Management--
Accounting and Business/Management2-

Prairie State Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs

Prairie State College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 13 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Prairie State College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 27
Computer Programming/Programmer--
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design11-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications--
Computer Support Specialist16-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies--
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Police Science--
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician--
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 140-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)12-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)52-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide76-

Prairie State Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs

Prairie State College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 21 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Prairie State College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communications Technologies [+] 0
Graphic Communications--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 24
Computer Programming/Programmer9-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications5-
Network and System Administration/Administrator2-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager6-
Computer Support Specialist--
Engineering Technology [+] 4
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician4-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 34
Fire Science/Fire-fighting34-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 13
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician4-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician--
Precision Production Trades [+] 7
Welding Technology/Welder7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0
Commercial Photography--
Graphic Design--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 35
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)23-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)--
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide12-
Business [+] 6-
Business/Commerce2-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4-

Prairie State 1-2 Years Certificate Programs

Prairie State College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 21 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Prairie State College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communications Technologies [+] 1
Recording Arts Technology/Technician--
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)--
Education [+] 0
Teacher Assistant/Aide--
Engineering Technology [+] 3
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 3
Child Care Provider/Assistant3-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Police Science--
Construction Trades [+] 5
Electrician5-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 9
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology2-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician--
Precision Production Trades [+] 2
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist--
Welding Technology/Welder2-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1
Dental Assisting/Assistant1-
Surgical Technology/Technologist--
Business [+] 3-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies--