Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's published cost of attendance is $35,893. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,637, middle-income families pay around $15,063, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,871.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $35,893 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,400 |
| Room and Board | $11,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$20,517 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,376 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,637 |
| $30–48k | $11,292 |
| $48–75k | $15,063 |
| $75–110k | $19,420 |
| $110k+ | $20,871 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's published cost of attendance is $35,893. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,637, middle-income families pay around $15,063, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,871. Azimuth ranks Harrisburg University of Science and Technology #516 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Harrisburg University structures aid through need-based and merit-based pathways. Families apply using the FAFSA to access federal aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships. The university participates in federal Direct Loan programs and offers institutional financing options to help bridge gaps between net price and family resources. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,773; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,281, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $55,281, placing the institution in the 30.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in the 58.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to PA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $33,196 for working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern reflects Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies. Natural Sciences is the largest program with 27 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,323, representing 0.7× the national benchmark for the field. Design and Applied Arts and Artificial Intelligence also enroll substantial cohorts, with Artificial Intelligence graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,043 — 0.8× the national benchmark. Business Administration and Nursing round out the institution's core program portfolio. Azimuth ranks Harrisburg University of Science and Technology #1212 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
