Harrisburg Area Community College
Tuition, net price, admissions, graduation rate, and graduate salary · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Net price / year
$14,471
after grants & scholarships
higher than 93% of public 2-year colleges
Acceptance rate
Open admission
accepts most applicants
Graduation rate
21%
within 150% of normal time
lower than 90% of public 2-year colleges
Median earnings
$54,031
4 years after graduating
higher than 74% of public 2-year colleges
Harrisburg Area Community College at a glance
- What is the tuition at Harrisburg Area Community College?
- In-state undergraduate tuition and fees are $6,975 for the 2024-25 academic year, or $12,472 for out-of-state students.
- What is the cost of attendance at Harrisburg Area Community College?
- The average cost of attendance is $18,369 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
- What is the net price at Harrisburg Area Community College?
- The average net price for in-state students is $14,471 a year after grants and scholarships (2023-24).
- What is the acceptance rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?
- This school has open admission: most applicants who meet basic requirements are accepted.
- What is the graduation rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?
- 21% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 3 years (entering classes through fall 2021).
- How much do graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College earn?
- The median graduate earns $54,031 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).
Key takeaways
- At $14,471 a year, the average net price is higher than 93% of public 2-year colleges.
- The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 1.7 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
- This school has open admission, so most applicants who meet basic requirements are accepted.
- Graduates earn a median $54,031 four years after finishing, more than 74% of public 2-year colleges.
- Families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,685 a year on average, versus $18,290 for families earning over $110,000.
Tuition and cost of attendance at Harrisburg Area Community College
Average net price (in-state)
$14,471 per year
Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.
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Estimated total net cost
$28,942
Net price × 2 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.
Net price by family income
Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k $11,685
- $30–48k $12,788
- $48–75k $14,644
- $75–110k $16,995
- $110k+ $18,290
Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $18,369
- Tuition & fees$6,975
- Books & supplies$1,950
- Room & board$11,024
- Other expenses$6,079
- Tuition & fees (in-state)
- $6,975
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)
- $12,472
Harrisburg Area Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Open admission
The school admits most applicants who meet basic requirements.
Graduation rate and salary after graduating from Harrisburg Area Community College
Graduation rate
21%
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.
Retention rate
57%
Full-time first-years who return the next fall.
Typical monthly payment
$186
On a standard 10-year federal plan.
Years of earnings premium to cover cost
1.7 years
Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.
Earnings vs debt
Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.
- Debt-to-earnings
- 0.3×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
- Share of pay going to loans
- 4.1%
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0%
Outcomes by student group
The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.
Earnings ten years after entry
All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.
Typical range: middle half of students
25th percentile $24,137 · median $42,007 · 75th percentile $62,654
Median by family income
Median by sex
This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.
Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).
Median federal student debt, by group
Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.
By Pell Grant status
By first-generation status
By family income
By gender
Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).
How borrowers are doing
One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 10,678 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.
Repayment status one year after entering repayment
- Paid in full 6%
- Making progress 7%
- Not making progress 10%
- Delinquent 3%
- Default 0%
- Forbearance 60%
- Deferment 14%
- Discharged 1%
What the terms mean
- Paid in full:
- The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
- Making progress:
- Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
- Not making progress:
- The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
- Delinquent:
- Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
- Default:
- The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
- Forbearance:
- Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
- Deferment:
- Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
- Discharged:
- The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.
10,678 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).
Programs and majors at Harrisburg Area Community College ranked by earnings
| Program | Earnings, 4 yrs after | Earnings over time | Compared with the U.S. median for this field | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate · Graduates: 501 | $83,337 | 1 yr$73,0414 yrs$83,3375 yrs$79,012 | U.S. median $80,813 U.S. middle half $61.1K–$103.8K · Above the U.S. median | $21,250 |
| Associate · Graduates: 22 Small sample | $76,696 | — | U.S. median $72,916 U.S. middle half $52K–$88.6K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate · Graduates: 95 | $71,104 | 1 yr$62,2274 yrs$71,1045 yrs$60,922 | U.S. median $65,389 U.S. middle half $46.4K–$85K · Above the U.S. median | $20,112 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate · Graduates: 33 | $66,048 | 1 yr$52,4974 yrs$66,0485 yrs$60,594 | U.S. median $61,982 U.S. middle half $42.2K–$79.2K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate · Graduates: 16 Small sample | $63,249 | — | U.S. median $58,236 U.S. middle half $40.3K–$75.4K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate · Graduates: 16 Small sample | $60,172 | — | U.S. median $58,424 U.S. middle half $40.8K–$77.5K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate · Graduates: 19 Small sample | $56,279 | 1 yr$55,8754 yrs$56,279 | U.S. median $57,472 U.S. middle half $43.5K–$72.1K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate · Graduates: 29 Small sample | $54,807 | 1 yr$41,6994 yrs$54,807 | U.S. median $54,726 U.S. middle half $38.4K–$74.1K · Above the U.S. median | $19,264 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate · Graduates: 20 Small sample | $53,524 | 4 yrs$53,5245 yrs$51,783 | U.S. median $54,246 U.S. middle half $36K–$76.3K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate · Graduates: 221 | $52,229 | 1 yr$37,5844 yrs$52,2295 yrs$54,313 | U.S. median $48,733 U.S. middle half $31.7K–$67.6K · Above the U.S. median | $15,250 |
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| Public Health Associate · Graduates: 17 Small sample | $50,630 | — | U.S. median $43,759 U.S. middle half $30.5K–$59.5K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate · Graduates: 104 | $49,845 | 1 yr$37,9164 yrs$49,8455 yrs$45,136 | U.S. median $46,706 U.S. middle half $31.5K–$63.7K · Above the U.S. median | $14,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate · Graduates: 20 Small sample | $47,447 | 1 yr$36,5324 yrs$47,4475 yrs$50,050 | U.S. median $70,808 U.S. middle half $48.8K–$99.3K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Accounting and Related Services Associate · Graduates: 29 Small sample | $47,037 | 1 yr$38,1124 yrs$47,0375 yrs$43,135 | U.S. median $47,660 U.S. middle half $32.4K–$63.7K · Below the U.S. median | $15,973 |
| Associate · Graduates: 65 | $46,654 | 1 yr$27,6004 yrs$46,6545 yrs$40,791 | U.S. median $43,146 U.S. middle half $26.5K–$59.2K · Above the U.S. median | $21,405 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate · Graduates: 56 | $45,936 | 1 yr$38,7364 yrs$45,9365 yrs$42,854 | U.S. median $37,073 U.S. middle half $23.3K–$49.3K · Above the U.S. median | $24,514 |
| Associate · Graduates: 136 | $45,247 | 1 yr$36,7084 yrs$45,2475 yrs$41,881 | U.S. median $49,927 U.S. middle half $33.1K–$69.5K · Below the U.S. median | $19,703 |
| Associate · Graduates: 28 Small sample | $44,652 | 4 yrs$44,6525 yrs$38,225 | U.S. median $39,288 U.S. middle half $24.8K–$53.2K · Above the U.S. median | $15,875 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Associate · Graduates: 31 | $44,469 | 1 yr$38,8264 yrs$44,4695 yrs$32,517 | U.S. median $46,500 U.S. middle half $33K–$65K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications Associate · Graduates: 29 Small sample | $44,256 | 1 yr$35,2844 yrs$44,2565 yrs$57,544 | U.S. median $41,737 U.S. middle half $25.6K–$59.3K · Above the U.S. median | $13,809 |
| Associate · Graduates: 33 | $43,996 | 1 yr$40,2404 yrs$43,9965 yrs$47,087 | U.S. median $44,669 U.S. middle half $29.7K–$60.1K · Below the U.S. median | $13,337 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate · Graduates: 202 | $43,159 | 1 yr$30,4554 yrs$43,1595 yrs$39,566 | U.S. median $44,125 U.S. middle half $28.9K–$61.6K · Below the U.S. median | $15,500 |
| Associate · Graduates: 36 | $42,048 | 1 yr$33,6744 yrs$42,0485 yrs$35,931 | U.S. median $39,422 U.S. middle half $24.1K–$52.6K · Above the U.S. median | $33,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate · Graduates: 76 | $39,960 | 1 yr$30,2894 yrs$39,9605 yrs$31,180 | U.S. median $37,656 U.S. middle half $24.8K–$49.8K · Above the U.S. median | $17,500 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Associate · Graduates: 36 | $39,729 | 1 yr$41,2824 yrs$39,729 | U.S. median $37,650 U.S. middle half $27.4K–$52.3K · Above the U.S. median | $14,750 |
| Associate · Graduates: 31 | $35,131 | — | U.S. median $38,127 U.S. middle half $22.8K–$53.9K · Below the U.S. median | $16,417 |
Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.
The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.
The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.
Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.
What students study
The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.
Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field
A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).
Who attends
A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.
Race and ethnicity
- White 56.4%
- Black or African American 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
- Asian 6.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
- Two or more races 4.2%
- U.S. nonresident 2.6%
- Race and ethnicity unknown 2.2%
Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Gender
- Men 33%
- Women 67%
Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Students aged 25 or older
31%
of undergraduates
Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).
Students and campus
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,533
- Part-time students
- 68%
- Receive Pell Grants
- 33%
- Receive federal loans
- 30%
- Students per faculty member
- 13 : 1
- Setting
- City
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at Harrisburg Area Community College?
For the 2024-25 academic year, Harrisburg Area Community College reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $6,975 for in-state students and $12,472 for out-of-state students. These are published prices before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.
What is the cost of attendance and net price at Harrisburg Area Community College?
The average cost of attendance at Harrisburg Area Community College is $18,369 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $14,471 a year. That is higher than 93% of public 2-year colleges.
How much financial aid do students at Harrisburg Area Community College get?
33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 30% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $11,685 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $18,290 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?
Harrisburg Area Community College has open admission: it accepts most applicants who meet basic requirements.
What are the graduation rate and retention rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?
21% of first-time, full-time students at Harrisburg Area Community College finish within 150% of normal time. 57% of full-time first-years return the next fall.
How much do Harrisburg Area Community College graduates earn after graduation?
The median graduate earns $54,031 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $43,493.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College worth it?
There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For Harrisburg Area Community College, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 1.7 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $17,500, about 0.3 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 21% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.
How much debt do Harrisburg Area Community College graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed have a median federal-loan debt of $17,500, or about $186 a month on a 10-year plan.
Sources and data periods
All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:
- Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation rate: Fall 2021 or AcadYr 2021-22 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
- Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things