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Harrisburg Area Community College is found in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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 and business and management.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Harrisburg Area Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 9,505 in 2005 at Harrisburg Area Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg
One Hacc Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
General Phone: (717) 780-2300
Admissions Phone: (717) 780-2400
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 780-2330
http://www.hacc.edu
Harrisburg Area Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 257 | business management, business and related services, auctioneering, accounting technology, sales and marketing, business, retail, accounting and management, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 211 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, home health aide, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 147 | general studies, social services, international relations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 121 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer and info science courses, web design, computer support, computer science, data processing tech |
| Education And Teaching | 117 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 113 | cardiovascular tech, dental hygienist, radiographyer, phlebotomy, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 97 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, security services management |
| Engineering Technician | 75 | HVAC tech, engineering-related tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, CAD and design, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 49 | social work, human services, foodservice management, child care provider |
| Art Studies | 44 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Law | 41 | legal assistant |
| Construction Trades | 37 | electrician, building inspector, building inspection and management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 28 | photography, commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Hospitality | 12 | tourism and travel, hospitality management, hotel management |
| Music | 11 | music management |
| Design | 9 | design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health services administration, medical records admin |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding, cabinetmaking, precision metal working |
| Media | 4 | journalism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies, crafts and folk art |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | architecture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Harrisburg Area Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,226 | 77 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 147 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 114 | 25 |
In 2005, Harrisburg Area Community College had a total enrollment of 9,505 students (5,835 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 780-2400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Harrisburg Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 780-2330
Harrisburg Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 39 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $86,002 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $65,245 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,831 | 10 | $52,277 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $47,747 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $71,384 | 25 | $55,368 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $72,808 | 20 | $61,143 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $49,022 | 22 | $50,941 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $45,296 | 12 | $43,516 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $38,973 | 12 | $39,040 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $62,099 | 66 | $50,519 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
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
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
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-Related Technologies, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
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
Tourism and Travel Services Management
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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Services Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising 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
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
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harrisburg Area Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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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