Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
124
Online Programs
17
Offered Degrees at Harper College
William Rainey Harper College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, William Rainey Harper College offers 124 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 41 | 4 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 8 | 2 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 56 | 10 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 124 | 17 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Harper College Associate's Programs
William Rainey Harper College offers Associate's degree with 41 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 5 | - |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 52 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 930 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 791 | $26,900 |
| General Studies | ✕ | 139 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 401 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 401 | $23,700 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Homeland Security | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 36 | |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 181 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 10 | $57,700 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 80 | $59,700 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 81 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 46 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 16 | - |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fashion Merchandising | ✕ | 2 | - |
Harper College Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
William Rainey Harper College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 8 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Homeland Security | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 582 | |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 535 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 29 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 27 | - |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 2 | - |
Harper College Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
William Rainey Harper College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 56 major programs. Among them 10 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 81 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ✔ | 47 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 56 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✔ | 47 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 46 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 80 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 54 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Air Transportation (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 119 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 75 | - |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | - | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | - | $32,700 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 175 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 28 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Insurance | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ✔ | 10 | - |
Harper College 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
William Rainey Harper College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 19 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 1,032 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 1,032 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Homeland Security | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 72 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 28 | $26,600 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | - | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 24 | $32,700 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | - |
| Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations | ✕ | 7 | - |
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