Harford Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Harford Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bel Air, Maryland. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,302 for Maryland residents and $8,630 for other students on average. It offers 62 degree programs through 8 Certificate, 38 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (2 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $36,500.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD
Phone	443-412-2000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,302 Out-of-State$8,630
Student Population »	4,591 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	28%
Transfer-out Rate	22%
Retention Rate	70% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,937
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,302 for Maryland residents and $8,630 for out-of-state students at Harford Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,843) over public community colleges in Maryland.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Harford Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Maryland community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Maryland Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,302	$8,630
Books & Supplies	$1,300
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,756
Average Financial Aid	$2,937
Cost of Attendance	$22,358	$24,686
After Financial Aid	$19,421	$21,749
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,500

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Maryland Residents	Out-of-State Students
Harford Community College	$6,302	$8,630
Public Community Colleges in Maryland	$7,353	$9,843
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Harford Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	8	38	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
English/Language Arts Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Chemistry Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physics Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	169 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	175 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Science Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual Communications	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Interior Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive Medicine	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	121 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	125 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Management Information Systems	NOT OFFERED	24 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,591 students at Harford Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,861 male students and 2,735 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,596	1,590	3,006
Male Students	1,861	733	1,128
Female Students	2,735	857	1,878

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Harford Community College, there are 4,591 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,826 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,205 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,621 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,591
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,205
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,621
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,765