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Laboratory Technician at Oakton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Laboratory Technician, consider the program at Oakton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.
Studying Online at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Oakton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakton College’s Laboratory Technician program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 117 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 174 |
Top-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Graduates of the Laboratory Technician program at Oakton College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Laboratory Technician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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