Harford Community College

www.harford.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,312

2.22% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,855

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,108

31.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.4%

267 Graduates

About

Harford Community College is a higher education institution located in Harford County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Harford Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (165 degrees), and Registered Nursing (128 degrees).

In 2023, 894 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harford Community College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (631 degrees), 5.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (113 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harford Community College is $3,312, which is $−4,941 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Harford Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 533 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Harford Community College is $3,312, which is $4,941 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,855.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Harford Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,312

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Harford Community College was $3,312. The cost of tuition at Harford Community College is $−4,941 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Harford Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,855

2023 Value

19.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Harford Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,855. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Harford Community College grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harford Community College (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

$9,100

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harford Community College was of $9,100 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.11% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Harford Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Harford Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.5% with respect to 2022, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harford Community College (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 Harford Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 533 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.

Enrollment

Harford Community College had a total enrollment of 5,108 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Harford Community College is 1,627 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,481. This means that 31.9% of students enrolled at Harford Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harford Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.9% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Two or More Races, 4.25% Asian, 0.372% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harford Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.8%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Black or African American Female (8.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harford Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Harford Community College is 1,627 and the part-time enrollment is 3,481. This means that 31.9% of students enrolled at Harford Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Harford Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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 Harford Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Harford Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Harford Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,262 enrolled students
Black or African American
898 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
374 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harford Community College is 63.9% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Two or More Races, 4.25% Asian, 0.372% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 23 students (0.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 182 more women than men received degrees from Harford Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harford Community College is white (631 degrees awarded). There were 5.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (113 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Harford Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (165 degrees) and Registered Nursing (128 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harford Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (357 degrees), and Science Technologies (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 Harford Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,019,468 people), Other managers (790,194 people), Financial managers (523,024 people), Chief executives & legislators (409,723 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (286,620 people).

The most specialized majors at Harford Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (357 degrees), Science Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), and Business (174 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harford Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Harford Community College are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (357 degrees), Science Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), and Business (174 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 Harford Community College are Computer Systems Design (1,104,902 people), Elementary & secondary schools (779,615 people), Banking & related activities (555,832 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (541,705 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (471,485 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Harford Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
192 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
165 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
128 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Harford Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 192 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Harford Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

356

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

538

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 356 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College, which is 0.662 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (538).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Harford Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.719 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Harford Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (45.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Harford Community College is Male and Two or More Races (45.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.87% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
631 degrees awarded
Black or African American
113 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harford Community College is white (631 degrees awarded). There were 5.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (113 degrees).

0.336% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
382 degrees awarded
White Male
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harford Community College is white female (382 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (249 degrees).

Operations

Harford Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.67M (11.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Harford Community College had a total salary expenditure of 68.7M. Harford Community College employs 57 Assistant professors, 31 Associate professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at Harford Community College are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Assistant professor (24), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harford Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Endowment

$14.7M

2023 Endowment

6.54%

growth from 2022

Harford Community College has an endowment valued at about $14.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Harford Community College grew 6.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.91M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Harford Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.5M

2023 Salaries

2.68%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Harford Community College paid a median of $30.5M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($68.7M) and a 2.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.85% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.73M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2023, Harford Community College paid a total of $7.73M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harford Community College were Assistant professor with 57 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harford Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harford Community College was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Female Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Harford Community College.

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