Allied Health Professions at William Rainey Harper College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what William Rainey Harper College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Rainey Harper College sits in Palatine, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 allied health professions degrees were awarded 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. Among 13,988 students, 2,136 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,735 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at William Rainey Harper College
Rankings can help you compare William Rainey Harper College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 42 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 188 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from William Rainey Harper College
Those who finish William Rainey Harper College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,892 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $73,991 |
| 4 years | $73,647 |
| 5 years | $81,281 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from William Rainey Harper College report median earnings of $73,647, compared with $42,678 for all William Rainey Harper College graduates — about 73% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from William Rainey Harper College comes in at $13,842.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at William Rainey Harper College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 63% women (52) and 37% men (30).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Among the 50 associate’s allied health professions graduates at William Rainey Harper College, 86% were women (43) and 14% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 34% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at William Rainey Harper College
The Allied Health Professions program at William Rainey Harper College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 10 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 21 |
| Surgical Technology | 5 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 15 |
| Radiologic Technology | 25 |
| Athletic Training | 2 |
| MRI Technician | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at William Rainey Harper College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.