Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 2001Small citySEVP certified

About

Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, commonly referred to as Harrisburg University (HU), is a private STEM-focused university in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with an additional location in Philadelphia. Founded in 2001 as Harrisburg Polytechnic Institute, it offers STEM-focused degree and certificate programs. Harrisburg University places special emphasis on education in fields related to engineering, applied science and technology and offers 15 bachelor's degrees, 13 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees and certificate programs. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$25,100
Estimated total for international students: US$35,865

Net price calculatorharrisburgu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 615
Graduate students: 2,944
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 18 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 87%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 36%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$48,379

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (37)

Bachelor's degrees13 subjects

Applied MathematicsBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degrees13 subjects

Applied MathematicsBiotechnologyComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ScienceData AnalyticsEducational/Instructional Media DesignHuman Computer InteractionIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSystems Engineering

Doctoral degrees4 subjects

Computational ScienceComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansStatisticsSystems Engineering

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

Graduate certificates6 subjects

BiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingEducational/Instructional Media DesignMedical Illustration and Informatics

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.