Harcum College

www.harcum.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,600

2.31% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,616

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.73%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

996

60.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39%

89 Graduates

About

Harcum College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Harcum College were General Human Services (66 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (33 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (28 degrees).

In 2021, 340 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harcum College. 86.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (132 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harcum College is $26,600, which is $18,632 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Harcum College is $26,600, which is $18,632 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,616.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Harcum College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Harcum College was $26,600. The cost of tuition at Harcum College is $18,632 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$25,616

2021 Value

13.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Harcum College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,616. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Harcum College grew by 13.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harcum 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

$9,345

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harcum College was of $9,345 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.3% between 2020 and 2021.

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 Harcum College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Harcum College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harcum 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.

4.73%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Harcum College was 4.73%, which represents 31 out of the 656 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

Harcum College had a total enrollment of 996 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Harcum College is 601 students and the part-time enrollment is 395. This means that 60.3% of students enrolled at Harcum College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harcum College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.6% Black or African American, 31.1% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.602% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Harcum College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35.1%), followed by White Female (26.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harcum College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 996 students. The full-time enrollment at Harcum College is 601 and the part-time enrollment is 395. This means that 60.3% of students enrolled at Harcum College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 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 Harcum College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Harcum College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
444 enrolled students
White
310 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
112 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harcum College is 44.6% Black or African American, 31.1% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.602% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.301% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 26 students (2.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 250 more women than men received degrees from Harcum College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harcum College is black or african american (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (129 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Harcum College is General Human Services (66 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (33 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harcum College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (27 degrees), and Agriculture (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harcum College are Registered nurses (1,370,503 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (197,537 people), Other managers (188,348 people), Social workers, all other (186,056 people), and Medical & health services managers (170,931 people).

The most specialized majors at Harcum College in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (27 degrees), Agriculture (9 degrees), Health (133 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Harcum College are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Harcum College are Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (27 degrees), Agriculture (9 degrees), Health (133 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harcum College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,569,447 people), Elementary & secondary schools (546,235 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (312,380 people), Outpatient care centers (290,641 people), and Offices of physicians (217,412 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Human Services
66 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
33 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Harcum College was General Human Services with 66 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

295

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Harcum College, which is 0.153 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (295).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Harcum College in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 0.647 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Harcum College in General Human Services, which is 7.25 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Harcum College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Harcum College is Female and Two or More Races (70% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.49% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
132 degrees awarded
White
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harcum College is black or african american (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (129 degrees).

1.76% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded
White Female
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harcum College is black or african american female (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (112 degrees).

Operations

Harcum College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.58M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.11M (197%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Harcum College had a total salary expenditure of 23.8M. Harcum College employs 21 Associate professors, 16 Instructors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at Harcum College are Female Associate professor (18), Female Instructor (13), and Female Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harcum College are: Management, with 55 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Endowment

$1.58M

2021 Endowment

34%

growth from 2020

Harcum College has an endowment valued at about $1.58M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Harcum College grew 34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.72M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Harcum 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.4M

2021 Salaries

8.44%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Harcum College paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, which represents 51.8% of their overall expenditure ($23.8M) and a 8.44% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Harcum College paid a total of $3.91M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harcum College were Associate professor with 21 employees, Instructor with 16 employees, and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harcum College were Management with 55 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harcum College was Female Associate professor with 18 employees, Female Instructor with 13 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

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