Nursing at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Harrisburg Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 465 nursing degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Nursing Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #40 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #159 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #728 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #824 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,046 |
| 2 years | $59,527 |
| 3 years | $62,466 |
| 4 years | $69,325 |
| 5 years | $79,012 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $69,325, compared with $49,664 for all Harrisburg Area Community College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College stands at $28,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 85% women (395) and 15% men (70).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Among the 465 associate’s nursing graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 85% were women (395) and 15% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 326 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 43 |
| Black / African American | 43 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
This Nursing program at Harrisburg Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 465 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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