Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,767
57th percentile (40th in IL)
Est. Median Debt
$13,521
Est. from IL median (6 programs)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How William Rainey Harper College graduates compare to all programs nationally

William Rainey Harper College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 57th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
William Rainey Harper College$56,767$56,064$13,521*
College of Lake County$63,080$59,224$13,000*0.21
Rock Valley College$59,574*
College of DuPage$59,215$19,871*0.34
Lake Land College$58,853$37,322$13,625*0.23
Fox College$57,717$20,000*0.35
National Median$55,016$19,309*0.35
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
College of Lake County
Grayslake
$4,494$63,080$13,000
Rock Valley College
Rockford
$4,274$59,574
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$4,320$59,215$19,871
Lake Land College
Mattoon
$4,280$58,853$13,625
Fox College
Tinley Park
$17,190$57,717$20,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At William Rainey Harper College, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.