A Rewarding STEM Career Awaits
STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math, is a constantly evolving industry. You may hear about the importance of STEM degrees in our workforce due to the number of crucial jobs in these fields. Future jobs—including many that don’t yet exist—will come from the STEM disciplines.
At Oakton, we know that the jobs available in these disciplines are competitive and are always evolving as new discoveries are made. Our programs are designed to allow you to easily transition into the workforce or pursue an advanced degree at another institution.
Explore your love for the sciences and develop highly sought-after skills that can be applied to many career fields. You can take your first step toward a STEM degree by exploring our programs below.
Programs of Study
BiologyChemistryEarth ScienceEngineeringMathematicsPhysics
Become an Expert in Your Field
Launch Your STEM Job
You can count on Oakton to stay up to date in the STEM industries to ensure you're receiving the best experience both inside and outside of the classroom. We're always looking ahead to what comes next, including what's next for you after Oakton. The Career and Transfer Center is available to help you define your career goals, plan for college transfers, assist with job searches and more.
Plan Your Technology Career Path
Mentorship You Can Trust
You will enjoy a hands-on education with plenty of opportunities to gain experience in your chosen field while you're at Oakton. We understand that experience is a huge factor in your academic journey. Our faculty has years of experience in unique positions in science, technology, engineering and math and can't wait to guide you on your own path.
Featured Program
Engineering
Oakton boasts a nationally recognized pre-engineering curriculum. Oakton students transfer to top-notch four-year colleges and universities around the country. For students who are interested in transferring to the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Engineering Pathways program offers qualifying students guaranteed admission.
About the Engineering Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
James Rabchuk
847.635.1684
jrabchuk@oakton.edu
Heather Jakob-Short
847.635.1690
heather@oakton.edu