General Studies at William Rainey Harper College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Studies, you may want to check out the program at William Rainey Harper College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Rainey Harper College is in Palatine, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 139 general studies graduations were recorded at William Rainey Harper College.
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Studying Online at William Rainey Harper College
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Studies graduates at William Rainey Harper College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Studies graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 45% women (63) and 55% men (76).
General Studies Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Among the 139 associate’s general studies graduates at William Rainey Harper College, 45% were women (63) and 55% were men (76).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 41% of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the General Studies program at William Rainey Harper College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.