Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Colleges

Harrisburg colleges, career education training programs and degrees in Harrisburg, Pa. Includes Harrisburg, Pennsylvania online colleges and schools.

Harrisburg, Pa., Colleges and Universities

The ninth largest city in the state and the Dauphin County seat, Harrisburg bustles with nearly 50,000 residents along the Susquehanna River in south central Pennsylvania. Between river views and downtown nightlife, Harrisburg has something to offer residents from all walks of life.

Education with one of the Harrisburg colleges

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg, or HACC, serves a learning population of 23,210 students in the Harrisburg area, offering associate in arts, associate in science and associate in applied science degrees. Students can choose from nearly 100 degree paths in 20 areas of study, including art, biology, business, nursing, psychology, technology education, sociology and the performing arts. In-state tuition and fees for two-year public institutions in Pennsylvania averaged $3,663 for the 2011-12 academic year, according to The College Board. Also in the Harrisburg area, Widener University offers a master of science in nursing program for students aspiring to strong and growing careers as registered nurses. The program offers four specialties for advanced practice nurses, including family nurse practitioner and mental health clinical nurse specialist, and enrollment reached 528 for 2011-12.

A Glance at the Harrisburg economy

With such strong academic ties to nursing professions, it makes sense that registered nurses would be one of the most prevalent careers in the Harrisburg metropolitan area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 7,050 registered nurses were employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle region in 2011, and that registered nursing professionals enjoyed mean annual wages of $67,320 according to findings from the same report. What's more, the Dauphin County workforce of 174,309 saw an 8 percent increase in average weekly wages between September 2010 and September 2011, and the state of Pennsylvania experienced nearly a full percentage point decline in unemployment during the same period.

Pennsylvania Area Career and Technical Training Programs:

Schools and Colleges in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Empire Beauty Schools - Harrisburg

At Empire Beauty Schools, we give you the knowledge and hands-on training you need to launch a career in the cosmetology field. All of our teachers are trained to give personal attention to every student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. And every Empire Beauty School is fully equipped with modern salon furniture and cosmetology tools to prepare for successful careers. Financial assistance is available for qualified students.

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Keystone Technical Institute - Harrisburg

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, Keystone Technical Institute can help. Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains north of Harrisburg, PA, KTI offers a wide variety of career-focused degree, diploma, and continuing education programs designed to help give you the knowledge and hands-on training it takes to succeed in today's competitive job market. Program offerings include Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Paralegal, Digital Arts Specialist, Professional Massage Therapist, Medical Billing and Coding, Computer/Network Technician and more. KTI is also committed to helping you build your career after you graduate: we provide a full-time Placement Officer to work with each graduating student to help them prepare resumes, land and prepare for interviews, and more.

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Keystone Technical Institute Culinary - Harrisburg

Want to turn your passion for fine cuisine into your profession? Keystone Technical Institute's Culinary Arts Specialist Associate in Specialized Business degree program can help prepare you for an exciting and rewarding new career in the culinary arts. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Keystone Technical Institute can teach you all the fundamentals of cooking, including menu planning, food preparation, and presentation. We'll also teach you the business and management skills you'll need to be successful. Graduates of our program will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions in the industry, such as Sous Chef, Line Cook, Pastry Chef, and Kitchen Manager, and more.

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University of Phoenix - Harrisburg Campus

Perhaps you're new to college and seeking an associate's degree. Maybe you're ready to complete your bachelor's or advanced degree. Either way, University of Phoenix is here to help. We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today's working students, as well as today's workplace. One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. Program availability varies by location and format.

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Kaplan Career Institute - Harrisburg

Make a real difference in your career at Kaplan Career Institute. We offer a quality education that focuses on giving you the specific job knowledge, professional training, and technical skills it takes to succeed in today�s competitive job market. Take advantage of flexible class schedules, financial aid for qualified students, and career placement assistance for graduates. Programs offered include Business, Holistic/Alternative Medicine, Medical and Dental Administration, Art and Design, Legal, Media and Visual Communication, and Technology.