Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Associate's Degree · about 179 graduates a year
Harrisburg Area Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harrisburg Area Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
| … | |||||
| 454 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $43,271 | $47,269 | #266 | $22,849 |
| 455 | Vernon College Vernon, TX | $43,197 | $43,919 | #472 | $28,648 |
| 456 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $43,192 | $50,898 | #106 | $30,703 |
| 457 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $43,159 | $43,893 | #473 | $30,455 |
| 458 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,158 | $44,677 | #417 | — |
| 459 | Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS | $43,148 | $44,795 | #409 | $25,863 |
| 460 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $43,145 | $47,131 | #273 | $26,355 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harrisburg Area Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,455 one year after graduating and $43,159 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harrisburg Area Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Harrisburg Area Community College ranks #457 by median pay four years after graduation, and #473 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Harrisburg Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.