General Business & Commerce at Harrisburg Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Business & Commerce, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College is located in Harrisburg, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 80 general business & commerce degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Harrisburg Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Harrisburg Area Community College’s General Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #22 of 34 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #285 of 567 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Business & Commerce graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Business & Commerce graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 64% women (51) and 36% men (29).
General Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Among the 80 associate’s general business & commerce degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 64% were women (51) and 36% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete General Business & Commerce program at Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.