About this college
William Rainey Harper College is a public institution in Palatine, IL. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.
Who it serves
Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.
Average net price / year
$11,607
School-wide median earnings
$48,071
Median debt for completers
$10,184
Reported safety incidents
Average
0.1 reports per 1,000 students / year
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Programs & graduate outcomes
Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$64,113
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
N/A
Net price × program length
Value Rating
N/AValue not rated
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$63,114
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$79,071
Median debt
$11,786
Est. total cost
$23,214
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.7× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$61,058
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$59,677
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
$23,214
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.6× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$59,982
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
$23,214
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.6× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Low
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$58,892
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$81,281
Median debt
$14,459
Est. total cost
$23,214
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.5× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$38,474
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
$23,214
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.7× earnings / cost
Math in school
Low
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$36,528
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$54,134
Median debt
$6,258
Est. total cost
$23,098
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.6× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$36,373
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$45,209
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
$23,214
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.6× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
How the fit ratings work
Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.
Campus safety
Compared with other colleges
Average
Reported safety incidents per 1,000 students / year0.1
3-year reported incidents3
Official U.S. Department of Education campus-safety data through 2024. The rate is the annualized number of institution-reported on-campus criminal offenses per 1,000 students across the latest three reported years. The comparison label shows how that reported rate compares with other matched colleges. It is not a safety grade, and reporting practices, campus setting and campus structure can differ.