by our College Data Analytics TeamPublic Administration & Social Service 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 public administration and social service, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at HACC paid an average of $322 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,660 | $8,010 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,064 | $2,064 |
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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 public administration and social service associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the HACC Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in public administration and social service in 2019-2020, 81.5% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 86.7%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 44.4% of the public administration and social service associate degrees at HACC in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 54%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Public Administration & Social Service students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 45 |
| Public Policy | 1 |
| Social Work | 8 |
*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.
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