Harford Community College

www.harford.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,189

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,337

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.86%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

5,256

33.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

30.7%

262 Graduates

About

Harford Community College is a higher education institution located in Harford County, MD. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Harford Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 864 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harford Community College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (638 degrees), 5.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (117 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harford Community College is $3,189, which is $−4,791 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Harford Community College is $3,189, which is $−4,791 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,337.

In 2020, 42% of undergraduate students attending Harford Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,189

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Harford Community College was $3,189. The cost of tuition at Harford Community College is $−4,791 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$7,337

2020 Value

0.299%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Harford Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,337. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Harford Community College grew by 0.299%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. 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

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Harford Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2019, when 39% 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.

8.86%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Harford Community College was 8.86%, which represents 38 out of the 429 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 has a total enrollment of 5,256 students. The full-time enrollment at Harford Community College is 1,750 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,506. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Harford Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harford Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.97% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Asian, 3.6% Two or More Races, 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0951% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harford Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (32%) and Black or African American Female (7.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harford Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,256 students. The full-time enrollment at Harford Community College is 1,750 and the part-time enrollment is 3,506. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Harford Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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

64%

2020 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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

White
3,568
Black or African American
828
Hispanic or Latino
314

The enrolled student population at Harford Community College is 67.9% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.97% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Asian, 3.6% Two or More Races, 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0951% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 87 students (1.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 178 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 (638 degrees awarded). There were 5.45 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (117 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Harford Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (323 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (454,842 people), Other managers (182,421 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (157,012 people), Computer occupations, all other (122,513 people), and Computer & information systems managers (113,729 people).

The most specialized majors at Harford Community College are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (323 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (61 degrees), Legal (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (32 degrees).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 (553,436 people), Elementary & secondary schools (320,246 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (217,363 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (115,552 people), and Insurance carriers (101,944 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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Harford Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

343

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

521

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 343 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College, which is 0.658 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (521).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Harford Community College in General Business, which is 1.95 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 128 degrees were awarded to women at Harford Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 4.27 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 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 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Harford Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
638 degrees awarded
Black or African American
117 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harford Community College is white (638 degrees awarded). There were 5.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (117 degrees).

0.116% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
378 degrees awarded
White Male
260 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harford Community College is white female (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (260 degrees).

Operations

Harford Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.49M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $494k (5.2%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Harford Community College had a total salary expenditure of $63.8M. Harford Community College employs 68 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors, and 15 Professors. Most academics at Harford Community College are Female Assistant professors (40), Male Assistant professors(28), and Female Associate professors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harford Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Endowment

$9.49M

2020 Endowment

12.4%

growth from 2019

Harford Community College has an endowment valued at about $9.49M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Harford Community College grew 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.07M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Harford Community College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2020 Salaries

3.88%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Harford Community College paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($63.8M) and a 3.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% growth from 2018 and a 1.1% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.64M

Instructional Salaries

102

Number of Employees

In 2020, Harford Community College paid a total of $6.64M to 102 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harford Community College were Assistant professor with 68 employees; Associate professor with 19 employees; and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harford Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 61 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harford Community College was Female Assistant professor with 40 employees, Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Female Associate professor with 13 employees.

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