Harrisburg Area Community College Career Programs

Harrisburg Area Community College (referred to as HACC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Harrisburg, PA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Harrisburg Area Community College is $8,918 for Pennsylvania residents and $11,400 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,576 and the students to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).Harrisburg Area Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $11,400
  • Number of Programs: 107 programs

HACC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Harrisburg Area Community College are $8,918 for Pennsylvania residents and $11,400 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.36% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Harrisburg Area Community College
Pennsylvania residentsOut of State
2018-2019$7,935$9,435
2019-2020$8,085$9,585
2020-2021$8,160$9,660
2021-2022$8,295$9,818
2022-2023$8,565$10,148
2023-2024$8,918$11,400

Who Accredits Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1967 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Harrisburg Area Community College offers 104 career programs and 24 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 2,021 students have earned their degrees/certificate at HACC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at HACC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 7
Environmental Science1 program 7
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program (1 online)24
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)1 program (1 online)24
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 programs (1 online)111
Computer Science1 program 14
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)17
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 19
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 18
Computer Support Specialist1 program 43
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 11
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 11
Education [+] 2 programs 95
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 89
Engineering [+] 3 programs 39
Engineering1 program 21
Structural Engineering1 program 4
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1 program 14
Engineering Technology [+] 8 programs (2 online)34
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 3
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 9
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)8
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 4
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 0
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program (1 online)9
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)12
Adult Development and Aging1 program (1 online)12
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 42
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 42
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 14
English Language and Literature1 program 14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)194
General Studies1 program (1 online)194
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 10
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 10
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 4
Mathematics1 program 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)2
Philosophy1 program (1 online)2
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 5
Physical Sciences1 program 0
Chemistry1 program 5
Psychology [+] 1 program 33
Psychology1 program 33
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 83
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 63
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 12
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 8
Human Services [+] 1 program 13
Social Work1 program 13
Social Sciences [+] 4 programs (2 online)59
Social Sciences1 program (1 online)50
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program (1 online)4
International Relations and Affairs1 program 0
Political Science and Government1 program 5
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 15
Electrician1 program 15
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 21
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 9
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 12
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7 programs (1 online)50
Visual and Performing Arts1 program (1 online)15
Design and Visual Communications1 program 6
Graphic Design1 program 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 9
Photography1 program 7
Art/Art Studies1 program 1
Music Management1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 13 programs (2 online)610
Health and Wellness1 program (1 online)5
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 20
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program (1 online)36
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 8
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 10
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 15
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 14
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 12
Health Services Administration1 program 24
Medical Informatics1 program 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 458
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Business [+] 8 programs (4 online)276
Business/Commerce1 program (1 online)118
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)139
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 3
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 4
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 4
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 program (1 online)3
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1 program 1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program (1 online)4
Total70 programs (16 online)1,764
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)11
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 7
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)2
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 12
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 5
Education [+] 1 program 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 2
Engineering [+] 2 programs 5
Structural Engineering1 program 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1 program 5
Engineering Technology [+] 5 programs (2 online)6
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 0
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)4
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program (1 online)1
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)6
Adult Development and Aging1 program (1 online)6
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 11
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)7
General Studies1 program (1 online)7
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program (1 online)1
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program (1 online)1
Social Sciences [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program (1 online)0
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 11
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Electrician1 program 11
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 7
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 20
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 20
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 4
Graphic Design1 program 2
Photography1 program 2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 145
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 19
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 23
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 0
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 103
Business [+] 3 programs (1 online)9
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 1
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1 program 0
Total34 programs (8 online)257

Student Population

At Harrisburg Area Community College, there are total 12,576 students. Among them, 3,545 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 4,113 men and 8,463 women students at HACC. Next table summarizes the student population at HACC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Harrisburg Area Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,5764,1138,463
American Indian/Native American321022
Asian623234389
Black/African American1,226373853
Hispanic1,5644661,098
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1064
White8,0862,6485,438
Two More479141338
Un-Known316124192
Student Population in Online Programs at HACC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students12,5763,5453,4305,601

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