William Rainey Harper College Career Programs

William Rainey Harper College (referred to as Harper College) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Palatine, IL. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at William Rainey Harper College is $9,990 for Illinois residents and $11,802 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,434 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).William Rainey Harper College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $11,802
  • Number of Programs: 59 programs

Harper College 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of William Rainey Harper College are $9,990 for Illinois residents and $11,802 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.62% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at William Rainey Harper College
Illinois residentsOut of State
2018-2019$9,852$11,664
2019-2020$9,942$11,754
2020-2021$9,942$11,754
2021-2022$9,870$11,682
2022-2023$9,942$11,754
2023-2024$9,990$11,802

Who Accredits William Rainey Harper College

William Rainey Harper College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1971 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

William Rainey Harper College offers 58 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 2,922 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Harper College. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Harper College with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 15
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 3
Information Science/Studies1 program 0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 5
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager1 program 7
Education [+] 1 program 2
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 2
Engineering [+] 1 program 27
Engineering1 program 27
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 26
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 8
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 18
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 22
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 17
Fashion and Fabric Consultant1 program 5
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 6
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 1,007
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 876
General Studies1 program 131
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 388
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 388
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 programs 45
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 23
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 14
Homeland Security1 program 1
Forensic Science and Technology1 program 7
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 0
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 1
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 9
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 9
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 35
Interior Design1 program 6
Graphic Design1 program 23
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 4
Music1 program 2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 programs 232
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 27
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1 program 3
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 8
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 19
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist1 program 12
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 1
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 12
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 14
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 17
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 119
Business [+] 5 programs 102
Business Administration and Management1 program 52
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 15
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations1 program 18
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 11
Fashion Merchandising1 program 6
Total40 programs1,917
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 3 programs 29
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 1
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 0
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator1 program 28
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 4
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 4
Education [+] 1 program 1
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 1
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 10
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 10
Fashion and Fabric Consultant1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 830
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 830
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 1
Homeland Security1 program 1
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 1
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 23
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 23
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 9
Interior Design1 program 9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 91
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 26
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 9
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 18
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 38
Business [+] 1 program 6
Accounting1 program 6
Total18 programs1,005

Student Population

At William Rainey Harper College, there are total 12,434 students. Among them, 2,714 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 5,435 men and 6,999 women students at Harper College. Next table summarizes the student population at Harper College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at William Rainey Harper College
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,4345,4356,999
American Indian/Native American281612
Asian1,656751905
Black/African American530203327
Hispanic4,0001,5912,409
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander844242
White5,4552,5122,943
Two More398187211
Un-Known19082108
Student Population in Online Programs at Harper College
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students12,4342,7143,5026,218

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