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Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$14,471
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
9.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$36,499
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Harrisburg Area Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Harrisburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.5K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences40% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,337
Earnings 5yr: $79,012
Debt: $28,250
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,104
Earnings 5yr: $60,922
Debt: $24,150
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,048
Earnings 5yr: $60,594
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,249
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,172
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,319
Earnings 5yr: $54,182
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,279
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,792
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,807
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,524
Earnings 5yr: $51,783
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,229
Earnings 5yr: $54,313
Debt: $16,700
Public Health.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,630
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,578
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,845
Earnings 5yr: $45,136
Debt: $15,750
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,447
Earnings 5yr: $50,050
Debt: $15,938
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,037
Earnings 5yr: $43,135
Debt: $17,755
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,654
Earnings 5yr: $40,791
Debt: $23,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,936
Earnings 5yr: $42,854
Debt: $31,585
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,247
Earnings 5yr: $41,881
Debt: $19,976
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,652
Earnings 5yr: $38,225
Debt: $17,250
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,469
Earnings 5yr: $32,517
Debt: $21,141

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,471
In-State Tuition$6,975
Out-of-State Tuition$12,472
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

33%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,499
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,007

Completion Signals

21%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
54%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$103/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

33%
Men
67%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
68%
Avg Family Income
$42,654
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