Harford Community College (HCC) is located near Bel Air, Maryland. With almost 10,000 students taking credited courses and 13,000 taking noncredit courses in 2013, HCC has over 1000 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
Mission Statement:
Harford Community College provides accessible, innovative learner-centered education opportunities. As an open-access institution, the College promotes graduation, transfer, individual goal attainment, and career and workforce development. The College fosters lifelong learning, global awareness, and social and cultural enrichment.
Academic Divisions:
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Business, Computing & Applied Technology
- Educational & Transitional Studies
- Humanities
- Nursing & Allied Health Professions
- Science, Technology Engineering & Math
- Visual, Performing & Applied Arts
HCC has a check sheet for students transferring from other schools—for full details check the transfer student page on their websites (http://www.harford.edu/admissions/transfer-students.aspx)
Free tutoring services are offered for most courses for HCC students—over 45 part-time student and professional tutors. Other student services include access to Career Services, Student Intervention Services, Computer and Technology Center, Library, Athletics, and Recreational Activities.
Tuition:
- Residents of Harford County: $92 per credit hour.
- Residents of Maryland-Outside of Harford County: $179 per credit hour.
- Non-residents of Maryland/Out-of-Country Residents: $266 per credit hour.
Additional fees include: Consolidated Services, Exams, and Registration.
Apply Online (http://www.harford.edu/admissions/apply-now.aspx)
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $3,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $2,800-$3,300
- Out-of-State: $7,000-$8,352
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $120-$140 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $290-$350 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 57% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 50% | $3,894 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 11% | $3,734 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Harford Community College may offer services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for Harford Community College compared to community colleges in Maryland, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
| Harford Community College | Harford County | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 18.7% | - | 15.6% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26.0% | - | 21.1% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1974)
- Visit our Maryland nursing schools page to see all fifty-three offered through the state
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
- Accredited by the Maryland Board of Nursing (since 1996)
- Registered Nurse (RN) Program
- Accredited by the Maryland Board of Nursing (since 1967)
- Visit our Maryland nursing schools page to see all fifty-three offered through the state
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Harford Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agricultural Business and Management
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A)
- Business Administration (A)
- Information Systems (A)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Accounting (C)
- Human Resources (C)
- Advertising and Marketing (C)
- Administrative Assistant (C)
- Entrepreneurship
Communication Technology
- Communications Technologies and Support Services (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security (A, C)
- Computer (A)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (C)
- Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management
Education
- Early Childhood Education (A)
- Education (A)
- Elementary Education (A)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (A)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (A)
- Physics Teacher Education
- Teacher Assistant (TA)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Secondary Education
Engineering
- Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technologies (A)
- Cad Drafting (A, C)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Medical Assistant (A, C)
- Medical Executive Assistant (C)
- Electroneurodiagnostic, Electroencephalographic Technology (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (A)
- Paralegal (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies
Science Technology
- Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Design and Visual Communications (A)
- Interior Design (A)
- Visual and Performing Arts (A)
- Commercial Photography
- Theatre Design and Technology
- Photography
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Harford Community College.
- Cecil College in North East, MD (18 miles away)
- Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore, MD (26 miles away)
- Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD (37 miles away)
- Carroll Community College in Westminster, MD (38 miles away)
- Howard Community College in Columbia, MD (40 miles away)