Liberal Arts & Humanities at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, 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.
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Studying Online at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #29 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #104 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #151 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #974 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1082 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Students who complete Harrisburg Area Community College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,608 |
| 2 years | $26,248 |
| 3 years | $27,584 |
| 4 years | $31,482 |
| 5 years | $39,566 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $31,482, compared with $49,664 for all Harrisburg Area Community College graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at $16,643.
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Harrisburg Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.