by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HACC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #14 out of 21 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HACC highly for liberal arts general studies, placing at #992 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 992 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Pennsylvania | 26 of 34 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 141 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at HACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 166 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harrisburg Area Community College conferred 166 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
HACC holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,795 | $10,822 |
| Fees | $1,350 | $1,650 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at HACC are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
HACC awarded 149 associate’s completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
HACC granted 17 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
During the most recent reporting year, Harrisburg Area Community College handed out 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
HACC is not currently ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in liberal arts general studies from HACC identified as men.
The majority of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HACC were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
HACC conferred 3 undergraduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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