Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Newtown, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Bucks County Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,289 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,324 ten years after enrollment, which is 16% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 30.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.94x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,389 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Health Services, Teacher Education, Registered Nursing, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,324
Graduation Rate
30.3%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$6,389
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.94x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,289
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,683
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,963
Pell Grant Rate
23.7%
Federal Loan Rate
10.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,725
Income $30K–$48K
$4,534
Income $48K–$75K
$6,371
Income $110K+
$11,581
Student Demographics
Women
59.4%
White
65.3%
Black
7.6%
Hispanic
13.7%
Asian
6.4%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (73)
Associate (43)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $57,980 | 157 |
| Health Services | $66,857 | 87 |
| Teacher Education | $39,031 | 67 |
| Registered Nursing | $82,131 | 67 |
| Psychology | $41,441 | 61 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,600 | 61 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $73,889 | 37 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,591 | 28 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 24 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 21 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 16 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 15 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 15 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 13 |
| History | Not reported | 13 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 12 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 12 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 10 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Music | Not reported | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 4 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $37,643 | 15 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 10 |
| Historic Preservation | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 5 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Practical Nursing | $61,229 | 0 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $54,579 | Not reported |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science | Associate | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Dance | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Associate | 1 |
| Woodworking | Associate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Natural Resources Programs
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