Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies at Oakton College
Ranked 6th of 7 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Oakton College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies earn a median $33,861 one year after graduating, rising to $35,528 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 32% below the national median of $52,224 for this field, ranking 6th of 7 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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