Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College is a public two-year institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within a small city setting. The college serves 18,971 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 21% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of technical and vocational programs. Certificate credentials are available in fields including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Situated in Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg, the college draws students from across the central Pennsylvania region. Its broad program portfolio makes it a significant resource for workforce development in both technical trades and healthcare fields.