Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,214

2018 Average Net Price

$22,306

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

4,933

84% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a higher education institution located in Dauphin County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg were Mechanical Engineering (113 degrees awarded), General Civil Engineering (62 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (50 degrees).

In 2019, 1,076 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. 42.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (708 degrees), 8.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is $14,214, which is $−8,970 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is $14,214

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,306.

In 2018, 73% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,214

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg was $14,214.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,306

2018 Value

3.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,306. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grew by 3.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 1.39% with respect to 2017, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (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.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg had a total enrollment of 4,933 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is 4,146 students and the part-time enrollment is 787. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.8% White, 9.85% Asian, 8.15% Black or African American, 6.65% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34%), followed by White Female (18.9%) and Asian Male (6.51%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by White Male (16%) and Asian Female (3.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,933 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is 4,146 and the part-time enrollment is 787. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2018 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
2,751 enrolled students
Asian
486 enrolled students
Black or African American
402 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is 55.8% White, 9.85% Asian, 8.15% Black or African American, 6.65% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 82 students (1.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 164 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is white (708 degrees awarded). There were 8.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (88 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is Mechanical Engineering (113 degrees awarded), followed by General Civil Engineering (62 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (50 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (28 degrees awarded), Engineering (243 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg in 2019 are Cultural & Gender Studies (28 degrees awarded), Engineering (243 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Human Sciences (21 degrees), and Psychology (60 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are Cultural & Gender Studies (28 degrees awarded), Engineering (243 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Human Sciences (21 degrees), and Psychology (60 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg.

Most Common (2019)

Mechanical Engineering
113 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
62 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
50 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg was Mechanical Engineering with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

620

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

456

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 620 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (456).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg in Mechanical Engineering, which is 7.14 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg in General Marketing & Marketing Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is Female and Asian (76.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
708 degrees awarded
Asian
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is white (708 degrees awarded). There were 8.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (88 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Male
419 degrees awarded
White Female
289 degrees awarded
Asian Male
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is white male (419 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (289 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg employs 116 Assistant professors, 75 Associate professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are Male Assistant professor (63), Female Assistant professor (53), and Male Associate professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are: Service, with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg were Assistant professor with 116 employees, Associate professor with 75 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg were Service with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg was Male Assistant professor with 63 employees, Female Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Male Associate professor with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg.