Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,900

2021 Average Net Price

$13,789

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.41%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,206

94.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32.4%

36 Graduates

About

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Dauphin County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were Computational & Applied Mathematics (372 degrees awarded), Management Science (350 degrees), and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (159 degrees).

In 2021, 1,127 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. 46.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $23,900, which is $716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $23,900, which is $716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,789.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was $23,900. The cost of tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $716 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,789

2021 Value

3.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,789. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grew by 3.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (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

$9,150

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was of $9,150 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (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.

5.41%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 5.41%, which represents 8 out of the 148 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

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 3,206 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,021 students and the part-time enrollment is 185. This means that 94.2% of students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8.95% White, 6.86% Black or African American, 3.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.43% Asian, 0.593% Two or More Races, and 0.0312% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (0.658%), followed by White Female (0.452%) and Black or African American Male (0.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,206 students. The full-time enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,021 and the part-time enrollment is 185. This means that 94.2% of students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
287 enrolled students
Black or African American
220 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
114 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 8.95% White, 6.86% Black or African American, 3.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.43% Asian, 0.593% Two or More Races, and 0.0312% 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 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, 9 students (0.281%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 77 fewer women than men received degrees from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is Computational & Applied Mathematics (372 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (350 degrees) and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (159 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (374 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (159 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (122 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Accountants & auditors (1,053,606 people), Other managers (801,248 people), Software developers (679,681 people), Financial managers (489,062 people), and Chief executives & legislators (401,789 people).

The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2021 are Math & Statistics (374 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (159 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (122 degrees), Business (356 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Math & Statistics (374 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (159 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (122 degrees), Business (356 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,077,432 people), Elementary & secondary schools (665,169 people), Banking & related activities (551,061 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,038 people), and Insurance carriers (481,069 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Computational & Applied Mathematics
372 degree-majors awarded
Management Science
350 degree-majors awarded
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
159 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was Computational & Applied Mathematics with 372 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

602

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

525

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 602 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is 1.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Computational & Applied Mathematics, which is 1.1 times more than the 177 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Computational & Applied Mathematics, which is 0.908 times less than the 195 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 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 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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 (2021)

White
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

0.0887% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
32 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white male (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (29 degrees).

Operations

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $1.22M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 69.9k (5.74%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 61.1M. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology employs 44 No academic ranks, 41 Assistant professors and 25 Associate professors. Most academics at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Male No academic rank (33), Male Assistant professor (27), and Male Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Endowment

$1.22M

2021 Endowment

19.8%

growth from 2020

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at about $1.22M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grew 19.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.8M - Federal
$2.38M - State
$75k - Local

As of 2021, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received $3.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.38M from state grants and contracts, and $75k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.9M

2021 Salaries

0.28%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology paid a median of $27.9M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($61.1M) and a 0.28% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.9M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2021, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology paid a total of $12.9M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were No academic rank with 44 employees, Assistant professor with 41 employees, and Associate professor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was Male No academic rank with 33 employees, Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Associate professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.