Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,980
77th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How William Rainey Harper College graduates compare to all programs nationally

William Rainey Harper College graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 77th percentile of all legal support services certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Legal Support Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
William Rainey Harper College$43,980
Loyola University Chicago$48,819$35,0000.72
College of Lake County$45,094
Rasmussen University-Illinois$40,492$28,7960.71
College of DuPage$40,429$21,6250.53
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College$35,289$20,8340.59
National Median$40,429$20,8340.52

Other Legal Support Services Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$51,716$48,819$35,000
College of Lake County
Grayslake
$4,494$45,094
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$13,546$40,492$28,796
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$4,320$40,429$21,625
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Rockford
$16,699$35,289$20,834

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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.