General Computer Science at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study General 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 located in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 general computer science graduations were recorded at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Studying Online 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.
General Computer Science Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Harrisburg Area Community College’s General Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this 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
The following sections describe the diversity of General Computer Science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 23% women (3) and 77% men (10).
General Computer Science Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Among the 13 associate’s general computer science degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish General Computer Science program at Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General 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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