by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Harrisburg University of Science and Technology worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is ranked #1,310 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #24 of 168 for value.
Among the majors Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | #13 of 21 |
| Information Systems | #108 of 240 |
| General Computer & Information Sciences | #157 of 365 |
| Computer Information Systems | #204 of 478 |
| Psychology | #205 of 534 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #366 of 927 |
Read the full Harrisburg University of Science and Technology value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is ranked #123 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #24 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology financial aid page to be sure.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is ranked #1,310 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology costs about $17,204. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $68,817 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,690 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,376 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,204 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $68,817 |
*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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 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 | $142,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $68,817 | #1,310 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,504 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $142,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $68,817 | #24 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,504 | — | — |
*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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,291 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,086 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,510 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,031 |
| Over $110K | $17,783 |
About 91% of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,012 per year. Get more details on the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.