by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Harrisburg Area Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Harrisburg Area Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,034 undergraduate (4,034 total)
The most popular majors at Harrisburg Area Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Harrisburg Area Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62,046 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $50,129 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $48,142 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $44,335 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $43,359 |
The majors at Harrisburg Area Community College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,017 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
465 | $62,046 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
88 | $43,359 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. |
76 | $50,129 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
59 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
36 | $44,335 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
28 | $32,411 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. · Health and Wellness, General. |
27 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Health Services Administration. |
19 | $40,311 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
14 | $48,142 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. ↳ Medical Informatics. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
142 | $32,314 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 80 | $32,423 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Auctioneering. |
15 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
10 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
8 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
5 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
169 | $27,608 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
62 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 19 | $37,733 |
| Computer Science. | 13 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
13 | $26,148 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
81 | $24,255 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
60 | $32,638 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Graphic Design. |
36 | $25,944 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
8 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
6 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
32 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
20 | $35,146 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 36 | $31,289 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
8 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 28 | NA |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
16 | $30,857 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
44 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 22 | NA |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 12 | NA |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Structural Engineering. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 9 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
6 | NA |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
22 | $31,324 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Adult Development and Aging. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
4 | NA |
| Physical Sciences, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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