Engineering at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in engineering earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Parkland College Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
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| 43 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $68,935 | $73,564 | #22 | — |
| 44 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $67,542 | $64,517 | #44 | — |
| 45 | College of Lake County Grayslake, IL | $67,391 | $66,211 | #41 | — |
| 46 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $66,550 | $65,385 | #42 | — |
| 47 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $65,476 | $57,658 | #51 | — |
| 48 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $63,940 | $65,008 | #43 | — |
| 49 | UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, NJ | $62,622 | $54,962 | #53 | $27,813 |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,208 | $51,093 | #27 of 176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,824 | $47,133 | #166 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | $26,547 | #49 of 85 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,885 | $26,912 | #626 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | $39,246 | #92 of 124 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,353 | — | #7 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,550 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland College rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Parkland College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.