Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,900

2023 Average Net Price

$14,882

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

1,290 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,558

92.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.9%

84 Graduates

About

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Dauphin County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were Management Science (270 degrees awarded), Computational & Applied Mathematics (183 degrees), and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (90 degrees).

In 2023, 797 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. 48.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (59 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $23,900, which is $−675 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 188 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $23,900, which is $675 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,882.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,900

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was $23,900. The cost of tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $−675 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,882

2023 Value

48.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,882. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grew by 48.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,150

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was of $9,150 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.06% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 188 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received 1,290 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,290 applicants, 1,055 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,558 students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2023.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 13.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,055

Accepted Out of 1,290

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 81.8% (1,055 admissions from 1,290 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.2%, while admissions grew by 7.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 3,558 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,297 students and the part-time enrollment is 261. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9.02% White, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.77% Asian, 1.1% Two or More Races, and 0.0281% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.6%) and Black or African American Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (0.433%), followed by White Female (0.414%) and Asian Male (0.276%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,558 students. The full-time enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,297 and the part-time enrollment is 261. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
321 enrolled students
Black or African American
208 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
132 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 9.02% White, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.77% Asian, 1.1% Two or More Races, and 0.0281% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (0.675%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 21 fewer women than men received degrees from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is Management Science (270 degrees awarded), followed by Computational & Applied Mathematics (183 degrees) and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (90 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (191 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (92 degrees), and Applied Sciences (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Accountants & auditors (1,038,897 people), Other managers (876,598 people), Software developers (819,738 people), Financial managers (539,551 people), and Chief executives & legislators (445,158 people).

The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2023 are Math & Statistics (191 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (92 degrees), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (116 degrees), and Business (282 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Math & Statistics (191 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (92 degrees), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (116 degrees), and Business (282 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,149,558 people), Elementary & secondary schools (689,905 people), Banking & related activities (557,699 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (507,717 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (480,518 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Most Common (2023)

Management Science
270 degrees awarded
Computational & Applied Mathematics
183 degrees awarded
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
90 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was Management Science with 270 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

409

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

388

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (388).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Management Science, which is 0.901 times less than the 142 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Management Science, which is 1.11 times more than the 128 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

0.125% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white male (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (24 degrees).

Operations

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $1.25M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 563k (45%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 73.2M. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology employs 41 No academic ranks, 40 Assistant professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Male Assistant professor (27), Male No academic rank (26), and Male Instructor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 71 employees, Sales and related, with 31 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Endowment

$1.25M

2023 Endowment

17.1%

growth from 2022

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at about $1.25M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grew 17.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$744k - Federal
$2.38M - State
$50k - Local

As of 2023, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received $744k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.38M from state grants and contracts, and $50k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30.4M

2023 Salaries

6.28%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology paid a median of $30.4M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($73.2M) and a 6.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.28% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.1M

Instructional Salaries

135

Number of Employees

In 2023, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology paid a total of $13.1M to 135 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were No academic rank with 41 employees, Assistant professor with 40 employees, and Associate professor with 22 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 71 employees, Sales and related with 31 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male No academic rank
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male No academic rank with 26 employees, and Male Instructor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

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