Health Sciences & Services at Harrisburg Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 health sciences & services graduations were recorded at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #19 of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 86 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #215 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #349 of 478 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 81% women (22) and 19% men (5).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Among the 27 associate’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
This Health Sciences & Services program at Harrisburg Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 23 |
| General Health & Wellness | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Harrisburg Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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