General Social Sciences at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you are interested in studying General Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 general social sciences degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option 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 Social Sciences Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 155 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Those who finish Harrisburg Area Community College’s General Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,289 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $32,772 |
| 4 years | $34,575 |
| 5 years | $40,791 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College report median earnings of $34,575, compared with $49,664 for all Harrisburg Area Community College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Social Sciences graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College is $23,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Social Sciences graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Social Sciences graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 67% women (24) and 33% men (12).
General Social Sciences Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Among the 36 associate’s general social sciences graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 67% were women (24) and 33% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Social Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
This General Social Sciences program at Harrisburg Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Social Sciences program at Harrisburg Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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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