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Harrisburg Area Community College

About this college

Harrisburg Area Community College is a public institution in Harrisburg, PA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $14,471 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $62,046
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $79,012
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt $21,250
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,044
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $60,594
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $50,129
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $60,922
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt $20,112
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $48,142
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Medical Illustration and Informatics.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $47,775
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating Good Value 1.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $43,359
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $54,182
Est. total cost $28,797 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $41,699
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt $19,264
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $41,282
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $28,942 Net price × program length
Median debt $14,750
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$11,685
$30,001–$48,000$12,788
$48,001–$75,000$14,644
$75,001–$110,000$16,995
$110,001+$18,290

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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