Criminal Justice and Corrections at William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
William Rainey Harper College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How William Rainey Harper College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 426 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections 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 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $72,849 | $63,933 | #14 | — |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $68,288 | $67,092 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,066 | $64,062 | #13 | $46,511 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $66,287 | $74,425 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $66,211 | $63,019 | #20 | — |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $66,000 | $74,916 | #1 | $58,241 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $65,910 | $62,958 | #21 | $53,797 |
| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $64,953 | $62,044 | #26 | $47,216 |
| 9 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $64,621 | $61,727 | #28 | $52,724 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $64,550 | $68,060 | #4 | $48,049 |
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| 138 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $50,877 | $53,516 | #104 | $42,555 |
| 139 | Bay de Noc Community College Escanaba, MI | $50,808 | $53,571 | #103 | — |
| 140 | College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID | $50,579 | $53,784 | #99 | $30,479 |
| 141 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $50,553 | $49,668 | #165 | $38,474 |
| 142 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $50,307 | $52,917 | #108 | — |
| 143 | Moraine Park Technical College Fond Du Lac, WI | $50,267 | $52,305 | #113 | $33,824 |
| 144 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $50,013 | $53,671 | #102 | — |
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 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $54,379 | $27,081 | #26 of 85 |
| 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 criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,474 one year after graduating and $50,553 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Rainey Harper College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, William Rainey Harper College ranks #141 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at William Rainey Harper College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
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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.