by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how William Rainey Harper College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At William Rainey Harper College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 8,890 undergraduate (8,890 total)
The most popular majors at William Rainey Harper College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,445 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,962 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 559 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 401 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 119 |
Among William Rainey Harper College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63,114 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $61,058 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $58,892 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $36,373 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $28,238 |
Explore the full list of majors at William Rainey Harper College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,445 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
1,962 | $26,090 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
559 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). · Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. |
116 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
82 | $58,892 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
80 | $63,114 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
57 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
21 | $61,058 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
17 | $36,373 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
12 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. |
6 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Community Health and Preventive Medicine. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 401 | $28,238 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
78 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. |
69 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
64 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
38 | NA |
| Insurance. | 15 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Selling Skills and Sales Operations. · Retailing and Retail Operations. |
11 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
8 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. |
7 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
47 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
43 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
32 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
119 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. · Computer Support Specialist. |
80 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
17 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
68 | NA |
| Apparel and Textiles. ↳ Fashion and Fabric Consultant. · Apparel and Textile Manufacture. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Security and Loss Prevention Services. |
26 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
21 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
16 | NA |
| Homeland Security. | 13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. · Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
41 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. · Graphic Design. · Commercial Photography. |
48 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
6 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 52 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
38 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
26 | NA |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production. · Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. |
25 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Remote Aircraft Pilot. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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