Oakton Community College

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About Oakton Community College

With more than 2,500 course offerings each term, Oakton Community College offers a wealth of educational options in the heart of Chicago’s northern suburbs. From degree programs to non-credit career enhancement and personal enrichment courses, Oakton has something for everyone. Want to earn your associate’s degree? Choose from 80 areas of study, ranging from allied health, science, and technology to business and liberal arts. Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year institution or start a career, you’ll expand your options and prepare for your next step. Interested in learning new skills without pursuing a degree? Each term, you can choose from some 1,500 continuing education courses in subjects as diverse as computer accounting, video production, and landscape painting. The College also offers several options for completing your GED or learning English as a Second Language.