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Prairie State College is a two-year community college located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. It was established in 1958. The campus is spread across an area of over 120 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, Chess Club, Black Student Union and Art Club.
PSC’s athletic department sponsors a variety of sports for both men and women. They participate in sports like basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball and soccer. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers.
Read a special interview with PSC's Career Director, Tanya Norfleet.
The main campus of Prairie State is in Chicago Heights, IL (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Prairie State offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Prairie State admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Prairie State are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 5,507 enrolled students. Prairie State has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-8226
General Phone: (708) 709-3500
http://www.prairiestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 449 | nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 181 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 63 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 46 | dental hygienist, surgical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 34 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 30 | biological and physical sciences |
| Construction Trades | 29 | electrician |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child care provider |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding, cabinetmaking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | web design, information technology, computer networking, computer programming |
| Office And Administration | 6 | word processing |
| Business And Management | 6 | accounting technology |
| Media | 4 | graphic communications |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | CAD and design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial photography |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Prairie State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 517 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 332 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 9 |
In 2007, Prairie State had a total enrollment of 5,507 students (3,150 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 95% |
| Indiana | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago Heights, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,876 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,988 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
Financial Aid:
Prairie State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 164000)
Prairie State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $80,480 | 18 | $75,645 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $57,605 | 10 | $55,133 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $47,888 | 14 | $47,924 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $64,778 | 42 | $61,521 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Basketball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 5 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prairie State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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