Accounting at William Rainey Harper College
If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at William Rainey Harper College. Get started with the following essential facts.
William Rainey Harper College is located in Palatine, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 accounting degrees were awarded at William Rainey Harper College.
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Studying Online 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
The following sections describe the diversity of Accounting graduates at William Rainey Harper College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 81% women (63) and 19% men (15).
Accounting Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Of the 16 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at William Rainey Harper College, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College, lower than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at William Rainey Harper College
This Accounting program at William Rainey Harper College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 7 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 71 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at William Rainey Harper College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
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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