D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
70/100 · earnings-weighted

Harcum College

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 39%
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
F
27/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

936
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Harcum College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,827
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,871
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,440
Median debt at graduation
43.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Harcum College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$94,739+17%#131 of 962#131$21,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$53,534$65,526+6%#112 of 237#116$19,915
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$54,790$62,144+8%#17 of 57#20$19,789
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$48,603$57,557+36%#41 of 476#51$20,000
Human Services$26,558$48,185+22%#7 of 65#5$20,511
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$39,288$41,892+1%#70 of 124#60$18,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$41,827-10%#326 of 426#297$19,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$30,963$39,830+17%#20 of 93#22$18,440
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$35,834-26%#495 of 547#502$17,500
Animal Sciences$27,932————$18,375

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Harcum College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $936,293
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,351/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19083 (3.9% cap, Havertown)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $29,500 $29,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $45,552 $45,552

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
61%
Receive Pell Grants
70%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 28 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 25 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 22 grads/yr Human Services, General 22 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 19 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 18 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 15 grads/yr Animal Health 12 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 10 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 8 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 7 grads/yr Interior Design 6 grads/yr General Studies 6 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 5 grads/yr Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 4 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Graphic Design 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Harcum College's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Veterinary technologists and technicians
$46k/yr 134,200 jobs
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
$37k/yr 117,800 jobs
Dental hygienists
$94k/yr 221,600 jobs
Childcare workers
$32k/yr 991,600 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Community and social service specialists, all other
$55k/yr 119,200 jobs
Social and human service assistants
$45k/yr 449,600 jobs

Student Demographics

936
Total Students
82%
Women
55%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 16%
Black 41%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 19%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Harcum College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Harcum College?
Tuition at Harcum College is $29,500 for in-state students and $29,500 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Harcum College?
The graduation rate at Harcum College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Harcum College a good school?
Harcum College has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Harcum College?
Harcum College has a total enrollment of 936 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology