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Geographic Information Science at Harrisburg Area Community College

Geographic Information Science at Harrisburg Area Community College

Every geographic information science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the geographic information science program at Harrisburg Area Community College stacks up to those at other schools.

HACC is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and approximately 15,376 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geographic Information Science section at the bottom of this page.

HACC Geographic Information Science Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Geographic Information Science (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Associate’s Degree in Geographic Information Science

Online Classes Are Available at HACC

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

HACC does offer online education options in geographic information science for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Associate’s Degree

HACC Geographic Information Science Rankings

Geographic Information Science Student Demographics at HACC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geographic information science majors at Harrisburg Area Community College.

HACC Geographic Information Science Associate’s Program

50% Women
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geographic information science associate's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in geographic information science at HACC are white. Around 100% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College with a associate's in geographic information science.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Careers That Geographic Information Science Grads May Go Into

A degree in geographic information science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for PA, the home state for Harrisburg Area Community College.

Occupation Jobs in PA Average Salary in PA
Managers 11,060 $126,290
Geography Professors 180 $92,050
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 90 $63,360

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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