Prairie State College

202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 15 trade programs
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About Prairie State College

Prairie State College is a public 2-year college in Chicago Heights, Illinois, with about 6,382 students a year. It offers 15 trade programs we track, including nursing assistant (CNA), EMT & paramedic, fire science & firefighting, and IT support & networking.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$4,738
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
21%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$36,696
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
33%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Healthcare

Welding & manufacturing

Construction trades

IT & electronics

Automotive & transportation

Public safety

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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