Computer Software and Media Applications at Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Harrisburg Area Community College graduates in computer software and media applications earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harrisburg Area Community College Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 39 colleges reporting computer software and media applications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $80,056 | $83,302 | #1 | $65,191 |
| 2 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $73,691 | $70,391 | #2 | $52,264 |
| 3 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $68,249 | $65,192 | #4 | $38,262 |
| 4 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $63,953 | $68,610 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $63,183 | $63,555 | #5 | $37,572 |
| 6 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $60,731 | $55,261 | #7 | $30,273 |
| 7 | Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH | $53,984 | $57,609 | #6 | — |
| 8 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $51,584 | $54,852 | #8 | $33,165 |
| 9 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $48,988 | $52,141 | #9 | — |
| 10 | Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI | $47,111 | $49,021 | #11 | — |
| 11 | Valencia College Orlando, FL | $46,230 | $49,206 | #10 | $32,099 |
| 12 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $45,721 | $46,485 | #13 | — |
| 13 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $44,256 | $45,009 | #14 | $35,284 |
| 14 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $43,997 | $46,829 | #12 | — |
| 15 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $43,531 | $41,432 | #18 | $20,919 |
| 16 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | $41,976 | $39,952 | #22 | $24,099 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harrisburg Area Community College computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,284 one year after graduating and $44,256 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harrisburg Area Community College rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 39 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Harrisburg Area Community College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Harrisburg Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for computer software and media applications ($41,737), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,809.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.