by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Harford Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Harford Community College measures up.
Harford Community College is ranked #725 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #11 of 45 for value.
Below is the detailed Harford Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Harford Community College is ranked #29 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #11 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Harford Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Harford Community College is ranked #725 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Harford Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Harford Community College costs about $11,571. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,285 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,644 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,234 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,571 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,285 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Harford Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Harford Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,576 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,285 | #725 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,936 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,576 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,285 | #11 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,936 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Harford Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,727 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,918 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,735 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,892 |
| Over $110K | $13,283 |
About 47% of Harford Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,807 per year. Get more details on the Harford Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Harford Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.