Butler County Community College
Butler, PA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Butler, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Butler County Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,789 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,891 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 34.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,020, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.88x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,233 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,891
Graduation Rate
34.1%
Median Debt
$10,020
Average Net Price
$6,233
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.12x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.88x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,789
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,000
Pell Grant Rate
29.6%
Federal Loan Rate
16.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,083
Income $30K–$48K
$3,439
Income $48K–$75K
$6,865
Income $110K+
$11,826
Student Demographics
Women
61.5%
White
87.0%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (48)
Associate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $73,738 | 76 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,811 | 66 |
| Psychology | $38,333 | 39 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,602 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 15 |
| Education | $44,623 | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 13 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | $37,340 | 12 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 11 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 7 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,075 | 3 |
| Business | $44,193 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 11 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 2 |
| Public Relations | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 1 |
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation 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
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best ROI Colleges in Pennsylvania
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