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9,313
students enrolled
4,346
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,607
average net price a year
Tuition $9,420 in state, $11,232 out of state
$40,035
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$48,071
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 46% | 2,011 |
| Health professions | 22% | 970 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 10% | 440 |
| Business & management | 7% | 305 |
| Engineering technologies | 2% | 96 |
AI and data programs
William Rainey Harper College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around William Rainey Harper College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.
7,448
open professional jobs
650
entry level
49 say no experience is needed
12%
ask for AI skills
883 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Cook County
2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier
$81,797
median household income
Cook County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (104 open), finance (1,124 open), sales (1,062 open), operations (739 open), marketing (376 open), human resources (356 open).
Hiring most: Mars (115), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher (76), Gallagher Bassett (75), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71), UL Solutions (61), Aon (54).
What they hire for: Finance (1,124), Sales (1,062), Engineering (1,048), Operations (739), Data & Analytics (491), Marketing (376). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: LWIA 7.
- American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
- American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
- American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is William Rainey Harper College?
- William Rainey Harper College enrolls about 9,313 students and is a public 2-year institution in Palatine, Illinois. It awards about 4,346 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at William Rainey Harper College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do William Rainey Harper College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,035 six years after entry and $48,071 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does William Rainey Harper College offer AI or data science degrees?
- William Rainey Harper College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near William Rainey Harper College?
- 7,448 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 650 of them entry level and 49 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.
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