Nursing at William Rainey Harper College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at William Rainey Harper College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William Rainey Harper College sits in Palatine, IL.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 3,735 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at William Rainey Harper College
Rankings can help you compare William Rainey Harper College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #410 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from William Rainey Harper College
Those who finish William Rainey Harper College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,114 |
| 2 years | $61,908 |
| 3 years | $62,113 |
| 4 years | $71,259 |
| 5 years | $79,071 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from William Rainey Harper College earn a median of $71,259, compared with $42,678 for all William Rainey Harper College graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from William Rainey Harper College is $15,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at William Rainey Harper College
The Nursing program at William Rainey Harper College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 80 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at William Rainey Harper College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.