Harford Community College

www.harford.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,240

1.6% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$8,278

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,591

35.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

28.5%

210 Graduates

About

Harford Community College is a higher education institution located in Harford County, MD. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Harford Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (175 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (169 degrees), and General Business (125 degrees).

In 2022, 917 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harford Community College. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (639 degrees), 5.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harford Community College is $3,240, which is $−4,872 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Harford Community College is $3,240, which is $4,872 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,278.

In 2022, 48% of undergraduate students attending Harford Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,240

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Harford Community College was $3,240. The cost of tuition at Harford Community College is $−4,872 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$8,278

2022 Value

6.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Harford Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,278. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Harford Community College grew by 6.36%.

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

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harford Community College was of $9,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Harford Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 15.8% with respect to 2021, when 57% 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 4,591 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Harford Community College is 1,617 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,974. This means that 35.2% of students enrolled at Harford Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harford Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 17.1% Black or African American, 7.08% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Asian, 4.23% Two or More Races, 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0871% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harford Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by White Male (31%) and Black or African American Female (9.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harford Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,591 students. The full-time enrollment at Harford Community College is 1,617 and the part-time enrollment is 2,974. This means that 35.2% of students enrolled at Harford Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

70%

2022 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 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

White
2,981 enrolled students
Black or African American
783 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
325 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harford Community College is 64.9% White, 17.1% Black or African American, 7.08% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Asian, 4.23% Two or More Races, 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0871% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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 (0.501%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 135 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 (639 degrees awarded). There were 5.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Harford Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (175 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (169 degrees) and General Business (125 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (12 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (344 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (64 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 (1,052,156 people), Other managers (847,175 people), Software developers (688,928 people), Financial managers (514,024 people), and Chief executives & legislators (421,222 people).

The most specialized majors at Harford Community College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (12 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (344 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (64 degrees), Business (199 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (35 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (12 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (344 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (64 degrees), Business (199 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (35 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
175 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
169 degrees awarded
General Business
125 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Harford Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 175 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

391

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

526

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 391 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College, which is 0.743 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (526).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.842 times less than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.45 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Harford Community College is Female and Asian (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.43% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
639 degrees awarded
Black or African American
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harford Community College is white (639 degrees awarded). There were 5.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

0.545% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
358 degrees awarded
White Male
281 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harford Community College is white female (358 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (281 degrees).

Operations

Harford Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36.2k (0.262%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Harford Community College had a total salary expenditure of 70.3M. Harford Community College employs 67 Assistant professors, 21 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Harford Community College are Female Assistant professor (38), Male Assistant professor (29), and Female Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harford Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Endowment

$13.8M

2022 Endowment

8.49%

growth from 2021

Harford Community College has an endowment valued at about $13.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Harford Community College grew 8.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.6M 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

$29.7M

2022 Salaries

4.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Harford Community College paid a median of $29.7M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($70.3M) and a 4.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.85% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.88% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.33M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2022, Harford Community College paid a total of $7.33M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harford Community College were Assistant professor with 67 employees, Associate professor with 21 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harford Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harford Community College was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Male Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

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

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