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Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD·Public·3,628 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,628 students.

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3,628
Students
$9,953
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,500
Earnings
10 yr
$7,241
Debt

About This School

Harford Community College is a public institution located in Bel Air, Maryland with approximately 3,628 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,953 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Harford Community College is a public community college in Bel Air, Maryland. It was established as Harford Junior College in September 1957 with 116 students in the buildings and on the campus of the Bel Air High School in the county seat. The Bel Air campus of 1964 occupies 332 acres (1.34 km2) and now has 21 buildings totaling over 287,000 square feet (26,700 m2).

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and stay close to home — at roughly $10,000 per year after aid and a median debt of just $7,241 at graduation, this is one of the more financially responsible paths into higher education. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $36,500 a decade out, which is modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it leads to a four-year transfer or a credential with clear local demand.

Founded
1957
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Health Professions17%
Computer Science5%
Education5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Engineering2%
Communications1%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,974
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,630
Avg Net Price
$9,953
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$7,241

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,241
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,241
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black19%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,628 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Harford Community College

401 Thomas Run Rd

Bel Air, MD 21015-1698

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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