harper college is a great place to start or continue your college education. earn your degree, prepare to transfer to a four-year institution, train for a new career or just get that class you need. harper offers 111 certificate programs, 41 associate of applied science degree programs and 7 associate/transfer degree programs. harper college is accredited by the higher learning commission of the north central association of colleges and secondary schools (nca), the same institution as four-year colleges and universities in the midwest, such as university of illinois, northwestern university and washington university. as a result, harper is required to hire faculty based on the same robust criteria. this means you can count on learning from the best.