# Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private nonprofit college in Harrisburg, PA. IPEDS ID 446640.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/harrisburg-university-of-science-and-technology · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/harrisburg-university-of-science-and-technology.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 87% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,376 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 34%; beats 15% of PA colleges and 17% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,374; beats 24% of PA colleges and 47% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,848

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,637 |
| 30-48k | $11,292 |
| 48-75k | $15,063 |
| 75-110k | $19,420 |
| 110k+ | $20,871 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.48 years on average (26% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,374 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,637 | $56,614 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,292 | $50,588 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,063 | $67,482 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,420 | $87,002 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,871 | $93,502 | 5.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $35,893
- Tuition and fees: $24,400
- Housing and meals: $9,900; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,290 applicants, 1,055 admitted, 145 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 87%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 82%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (13 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,944 | $74,043 | $29,750 |
| Natural Sciences | $22,252 | $38,323 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer: median wage $109,470 (Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA), $126,550 (PA), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist: median wage $82,220 (Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA), $76,110 (PA), $82,220 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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