Computer Science at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Harrisburg Area Community College is in Harrisburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 computer science degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 635 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #434 of 637 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 23% women (3) and 77% men (10).
Computer Science Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 13 associate’s computer science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, lower than the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
The Computer Science program at Harrisburg Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Harrisburg Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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