Prairie State College
Public in Chicago Heights, IL. 20 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering fire science, electrician, diesel/heavy equipment, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 26 | $53,930 | $11,500 | $131 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 57 | $44,599 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 132 | $22,771 | $11,812 | $134 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 40 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 35 | not reported | $17,500 | $199 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Fire Protection (certificate): graduates earned $53,930 one year out, 5% above the national median for fire science certificate programs ($51,403).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (certificate): graduates earned $44,599 one year out, 17% below the national median for imaging & surgical tech certificate programs ($53,544).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $22,771 one year out, 54% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Phipps Academy of Barbering (Richton Park, IL), about 4 miles away
- CAAN Academy of Nursing (Matteson, IL), about 5 miles away
- South Suburban College (South Holland, IL), about 6 miles away
- John Amico School of Hair Design (Oak Forest, IL), about 8 miles away
- Fox College (Tinley Park, IL), about 8 miles away
Before you apply
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.