by our College Data Analytics TeamSocial Sciences is a program of study at Harrisburg Area Community College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in social sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at HACC was $322 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,660 | $8,010 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,064 | $2,064 |
Learn more about HACC tuition and fees.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that HACC offers online options in its social sciences associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the HACC Online Learning page.
About 74.2% of the students who received their Associate in social sciences in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 65.7%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 21.5% of the social sciences associate degrees at HACC in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 66%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 88 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
