Engineering at William Rainey Harper College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at William Rainey Harper College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William Rainey Harper College is located in Palatine, IL.
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Studying Online at William Rainey Harper College
Online coursework is an option at William Rainey Harper College. Of 13,988 students, 2,136 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,735 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at William Rainey Harper College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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