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Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

Harrisburg Area Community College is a public community college, established in 1964. The university recieved accreditation in 1967, and serves about 18,000 undergraduate students. The main campus is located in Harrisburg, and covers more than 200 acres. The other locations include:

  • Gettysburg Campus
  • Lebanon Campus
  • York Campus

HACC awards Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees and diplomas.

HACC's mascot is the Hawks, and its sports teams participate in volleyball, basketball, team tennis, soccer and golf. The college has more than 25,000 distinguished alumni.

Overview of Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

Students attend Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA, a small city. The school is a public institution. Harrisburg Area Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Harrisburg Area Community College is known for its programs in art studies, business and management, and education and teaching.

Harrisburg Area Community College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

Harrisburg Area Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 9,774 students at the school (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
One HACC Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
General Phone: (717) 780-2300
http://www.hacc.edu

Harrisburg Area Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management387business management, business, accounting technology, management information systems, sales and marketing, accounting and management, auctioneering, small business management, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine216registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts193general studies, social services, international relations
Medical Support And Technology179dental hygienist, phlebotomy, radiographer, dental assistant, cardiovascular tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, ...
Education And Teaching148elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching
Security And Law Enforcement104criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, security services management
Family And Social Work66human services, social work, child care provider, foodservice management, adult development and aging
Mechanics And Repair65HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, industrial mechanics
Law60legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering57computer and info science, computer networking, web design, computer support, computer science, data processing tech
Engineering Technician56architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician, CAD and design, engineering-related tech, ...
Art Studies50visual and performing arts, art studies
Construction Trades32electrician, construction manager, building inspection and management, building inspector
Science26biology, chemistry, physical sciences
Cooking And Culinary Arts21chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry
Photography And Commercial Art21photography
Design20graphic design, design and visual communication
Therapy And Counseling18psychology
Hospitality13tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management, hotel management, hospitality management
Music13music management, music
Medical Administration11medical records tech, health services administration, health care administration
Drama And Performing Arts8drama
Office And Administration8administrative assistant, data entry
Real Estate And Construction Management8real estate
Conservation And Resource Management6environmental studies, environmental science
Media6recording arts tech, mass communication, journalism
Fine Arts4crafts and folk art, fine arts studies
Engineering3engineering
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2dietitian assistant, dietetics and clinical nutrition
Production Trades1cabinetmaking, precision metal working, welding
Mathematics0mathematics
Architecture And Planning0architecture

Number of programs and degrees for Harrisburg Area Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,51884
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years19038
Award of less than 1 academic year9429

Harrisburg Area Community College Student Body

In 2007, Harrisburg Area Community College had a total enrollment of 9,774 students (5,847 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black11%
Hispanic4%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1923%
20-2117%
22-2413%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania97%
Maryland1%
New Jersey1%

Harrisburg Area Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time49 %

Harrisburg Area Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Harrisburg Area Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,640
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,280
Books and supplies$ 1,560

Financial Aid:
Harrisburg Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327300)

Harrisburg Area Community College Faculty

Harrisburg Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6565
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2846

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year6$93,2603$74,631
Associate professorcalendar year0*5$68,015
Assistant professorcalendar year2*3$59,861
Instructorcalendar year5$54,1869$49,814
All faculty totalcalendar year13$73,70420$59,594

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year43$71,81133$65,307
Associate professoracademic year12$49,50913$52,830
Assistant professoracademic year13$47,01614$47,019
Instructoracademic year12$37,80931$37,037
All faculty totalacademic year80$59,33691$51,081

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Harrisburg Area Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Actuarial Science
Auctioneering
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Recording Arts Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Securities Services Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Harrisburg Area Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Harrisburg Area Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Harrisburg Area Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Harrisburg Area Community College Number of students
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Harrisburg Area Community College % of degrees in business and management
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Harrisburg Area Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Harrisburg Area Community College % of degrees in law
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Harrisburg Area Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Harrisburg Area Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)

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