Construction Trades at William Rainey Harper College
Harper College is located in Palatine, Illinois and approximately 12,199 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Construction Trades section at the bottom of this page.
Harper College Construction Trades Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Construction Trades (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Construction Trades (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Construction Trades
Harper College Construction Trades Rankings
Construction Trades Student Demographics at Harper College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction trades majors at William Rainey Harper College.
Harper College Construction Trades Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in construction trades at Harper College are white. Around 75% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from William Rainey Harper College with a associate's in construction trades.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Construction Trades
Construction Trades majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from William Rainey Harper College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Building Management & Inspection | 2 |
Related Majors
Careers That Construction Trades Grads May Go Into
A degree in construction trades can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for William Rainey Harper College.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers | 63,350 | $44,420 |
| Carpenters | 26,970 | $66,280 |
| Electricians | 24,410 | $75,820 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 16,300 | $79,400 |
| Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors | 14,520 | $69,300 |
References
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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