Liberal Arts General Studies at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College is located in Harrisburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 169 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted 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. Of 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
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 General Studies Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Those who finish Harrisburg Area Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies 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 General Studies graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College take home a median $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
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College is $16,643.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 69% women (117) and 31% men (52).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Among the 166 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 70% were women (117) and 30% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 119 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Harrisburg Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 20 |
| General Studies | 149 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies 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
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