Is William Rainey Harper College worth it?
William Rainey Harper College is a public, two-year institution in Palatine, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 4,445 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and biological and physical sciences.
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Federal context for William Rainey Harper College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,524
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,704
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,071
Average net price
$11,607
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
4,445
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,313
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,619 | $50,088 | 200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $70,929 | $82,445 | 84 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $27,081 | $54,379 | 73 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $65,443 | $80,912 | 68 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $36,111 | $64,750 | 32 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $56,767 | $69,701 | 21 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $31,454 | $46,359 | 20 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $38,474 | $50,553 | 19 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $33,090 | $47,479 | 19 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $36,528 | $69,119 | 19 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,747 | $45,358 | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $64,113 | $87,267 | 18 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | $43,980 | $62,081 | 17 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $59,982 | $78,284 | 17 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1,032 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 791 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 535 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 401 |
| General Studies | Associate | 139 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 80 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 75 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 54 |
| Engineering, General | Associate | 52 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 47 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30% | 7,918 |
| Retail Trade | 13% | 3,405 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 2,247 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 1,827 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,698 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,399 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5% | 1,257 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,256 |
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Sources: federal figures for William Rainey Harper College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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