Biological and Physical Sciences at William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · Associate's Degree · about 440 graduates a year
William Rainey Harper College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Rainey Harper College Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 85 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland Community College Woodland, CA | $89,041 | $81,021 | #1 | — |
| 2 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $77,094 | $70,150 | #2 | — |
| 3 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $71,064 | $64,664 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $67,323 | $66,144 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Copper Mountain Community College Joshua Tree, CA | $66,094 | $60,141 | #7 | — |
| 6 | San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA | $65,425 | $59,532 | #9 | — |
| 7 | Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA | $65,210 | $59,337 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $64,444 | $58,640 | #11 | $31,960 |
| 9 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $63,614 | $57,885 | #12 | — |
| 10 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $63,205 | $57,512 | #13 | — |
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| 23 | Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ | $55,699 | $48,886 | #40 | — |
| 24 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $54,768 | $49,835 | #33 | $33,201 |
| 25 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College Chicago, IL | $54,410 | $53,457 | #19 | $24,111 |
| 26 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $54,379 | $53,427 | #20 | $27,081 |
| 27 | Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA | $53,835 | $48,986 | #38 | — |
| 28 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | $53,777 | $48,934 | #39 | — |
| 29 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA | $53,653 | $48,856 | #41 | $37,850 |
Other Majors at William Rainey Harper College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,445 | $70,929 | #374 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $80,912 | $65,443 | #51 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,284 | $59,982 | #3 of 547 |
| Engineering | $75,970 | — | #23 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $69,701 | $56,767 | #81 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,553 | $38,474 | #141 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,088 | $27,619 | #94 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,359 | $31,454 | #71 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Rainey Harper College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,081 one year after graduating and $54,379 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Rainey Harper College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, William Rainey Harper College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at William Rainey Harper College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,375.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.