Degree Programs Overview

William Rainey Harper College offers 119 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 16 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 4,068 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Harper College. 2,258 students completed certificate programs and 1,810 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Harper College. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's4141,8107801,030
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate82729140589
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate529481235246
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate1811,048425623

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at William Rainey Harper College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 946 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 918 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/Programmer9 1 NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design7 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager16ONLINE 15 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide1ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 44 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology47ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care Provider/Assistant35 8 NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Manufacture10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion and Fabric Consultant6 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal11 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies918 946ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 147 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 440 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention Services1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security10 2 NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology11 7 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Geographic Information Science and Cartography10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Building/Property Maintenance2 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology33 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Welding Technology/Welder41 12 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Remote Aircraft Pilot5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Air Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Commercial Photography2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design1 12 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 17ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant27 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)53 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer12 17 NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist39 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive Medicine5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dietetics/Dietitian10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 82 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide566 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 17ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant27 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)53 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer12 17 NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist39 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive Medicine5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dietetics/Dietitian10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 82 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide566 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management12 47 NOT OFFERED
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting9ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping25ONLINE 17ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations51 14 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services8ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration30 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Insurance14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail Operations4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales Operations10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion MerchandisingNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED

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