FY 23 Approved Budget Book

AN OVERVIEW OF HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Higher Education Harford Community College is an open access institution providing higher education with two year degree programs, and now a four year degree program partnered with Towson University. Harford Community College (HCC) had an enrollment of just over 8,000 full-time students in the Fall of 2020 and just over 900 employees. The current in-county cost is $135 per credit hour. The partnership with Towson University has created opportunities for students to earn a four year degree without having to leave Harford County. Additionally, the University Center located in Aberdeen also provides the ability to advance undergraduate and graduate education through partnerships with other regional universities. RECREATION AND CULTURE There are 7,053 acres of state parkland including Rock State Park and Susquehanna State Park; and over 4,500 acres of County parkland. The County offers an extensive recreational program with state of the art facilities; including the Cedar Lane Park Regional Sports Complex, a high quality regional venue for lacrosse, field hockey, football and soccer. Attractions in Harford County include but are not limited to the Harford County Agricultural Center, Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Ripken Stadium at Leidos Field, Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House, Swan Harbor Farm, Ma and Pa Heritage Corridor Bike and Hike Trail; and the County is located within 30 miles of regional attractions such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Orioles, the Baltimore Ravens, CENTERSTAGE, Hippodrome, Lyric Opera House, Smithsonian, and the Peabody Conservatory of Music.

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