Engineering at William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · Associate's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
William Rainey Harper College graduates in engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How William Rainey Harper College Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering 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 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
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| 20 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $76,388 | $81,975 | #11 | — |
| 21 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $76,160 | $74,827 | #18 | — |
| 22 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $75,974 | $66,681 | #37 | — |
| 23 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $75,970 | $74,640 | #19 | — |
| 24 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $75,865 | $72,467 | #24 | — |
| 25 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $75,794 | $89,317 | #5 | — |
| 26 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $75,267 | $66,280 | #40 | — |
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 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $69,701 | $56,767 | #81 of 237 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $54,379 | $27,081 | #26 of 85 |
| 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 engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,970 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Rainey Harper College rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, William Rainey Harper College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at William Rainey Harper College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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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.