by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Harper College. You can study it at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harper College among the top schools in the country for fire protection, placing at #7 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 7 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in Illinois | 2 of 10 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level available for fire protection at Harper College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, William Rainey Harper College handed out 21 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
Harper College is among the very best schools in the country for fire protection at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 3 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,372 | $11,304 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at Harper College are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Rainey Harper College with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harper College conferred 21 associate’s degrees in fire science/fire-fighting in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
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