Harrisburg Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Harrisburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

There are at least 7 colleges in Harrisburg, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,457 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,162 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Harrisburg; see particularly York colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Harrisburg.

Featured Colleges in Harrisburg (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

University of Phoenix
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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Central Pennsylvania College
Summerdale, Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania College (CPC) provides online and campus-based classes, with school sponsored housing and bachelors degree programs that only take 3 years to complete.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

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Kaplan Career Institute
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

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Empire Beauty Schools
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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Harrisburg Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
One HACC Dr
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-2999

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, general studies, business, licensed practical nurse, social services, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 9,774 students, 6,459 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Harrisburg with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
304 Market Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-2208

Programs: natural sciences, computer and info science, information technology, biotechnology, computer security, geological and earth sciences, forensic science, electronic commerce.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 162 students, 137 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Widener University-Harrisburg Campus
3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-9450

Programs: law, nurse practitioner.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
Student Body: 521 students, 566 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Carlisle Colleges	3	17,970	2,845	1,999
Elizabethtown Colleges	1	11,887	2,360	1,540
Hershey Colleges	1	12,771	815
Middletown Colleges	1	9,242	3,907	328
York Colleges	8	40,862	7,744	2,014

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