Biological & Physical Sciences at William Rainey Harper College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Sciences, consider the program at William Rainey Harper College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William Rainey Harper College is in Palatine, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 401 biological & physical sciences graduations were recorded at William Rainey Harper College.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at William Rainey Harper College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 47% women (190) and 53% men (211).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Of the 401 associate’s biological & physical sciences graduates at William Rainey Harper College, 47% were women (190) and 53% were men (211).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 167 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 108 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 91 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College, lower than the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Physical Sciences program at William Rainey Harper College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| 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
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