Is Harrisburg Area Community College worth it?
Harrisburg Area Community College is a public, two-year institution in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (small city). It awarded 2,017 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, general studies and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,493
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,031
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,007
Average net price
$14,471
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
2,017
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
9,533
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,041 | $83,337 | 411 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $30,455 | $43,159 | 127 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $37,584 | $52,229 | 127 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $36,708 | $45,247 | 105 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $37,916 | $49,845 | 79 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $62,227 | $71,104 | 78 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $41,699 | $54,807 | 51 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $30,289 | $39,960 | 47 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $27,600 | $46,654 | 47 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $38,736 | $45,936 | 40 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | $33,674 | $42,048 | 37 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate | $35,284 | $44,256 | 29 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,660 | $39,802 | 29 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | $40,240 | $43,996 | 26 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $55,875 | $56,279 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 465 |
| General Studies | Associate | 149 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 142 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 88 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 80 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Associate | 73 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 52 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 42 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 36 |
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Sources: federal figures for Harrisburg Area Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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