Education

Pre-majors, Pathways and Transfer Agreements

There's no single kind of educator, of course. Elementary school teachers need different skills than high school science teachers or special education professionals. To help you become the kind of educator you want to be, we offer a number of specialized education pre-majors and pathways so you can choose the one that best fits your interests and goals.

What's Next?

We are glad you are considering attending Oakton College. No matter where you are in your decision-making process, we are here to help you with your next steps. Whether you're ready to apply now, need information on paying for college or have questions and want to contact someone, we're here to help.

What level of teaching you choose will inform your career options.

Employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow seven percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

The employment of middle school teachers is projected to grow seven percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

The employment of high school teachers is projected to grow eight percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Overall employment of special education teachers is projected to grow eight percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

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Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.

99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.

To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.

We offer payment options that give you control over how you pay. Pay all at once or spread your payments over the course of the semester.

Learn more about your options for paying for your education

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As your community college, we serve students from various backgrounds. We aim to make the application process as easy and as clear as possible for everyone.

We can help you get started on a degree or certificate. Applying to Oakton is fast and easy.

Your first step before you begin your studies is filling out an admission application and completing your enrollment process.

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