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Butler County Community College

Butler, Pennsylvania · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,789 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$6,233
cheaper than 68% of comparable schools
Completion rate
30.2%
Median debt at completion
$10,020
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,891
earns ~$6,239.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Butler County Community College is a public school in Butler, PA that mainly awards associate degrees. With 1,789 students, it offers programs ranging from HVAC to allied health fields. The school serves a student body where 29.6% receive Pell Grants.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $6,233, while the median student debt at completion is reported as $10,020. The school's overall completion rate is 30.2%, a figure that may undercount transfer students from public community colleges. Typical earnings 10 years after entry for graduates are reported at $38,891.

Net price is 56% below the Pennsylvania median ($14,104) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 66 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificate$28,598
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$27,874
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificate$26,933
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificate$18,309
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationassociate degreenot reported
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Education, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Education, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Social Workundergraduate certificatenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Precision Production Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Production Trades, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Cosmetology, HVAC, Allied Health, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, and Somatic Bodywork. Plus 68 more programs are available beyond these core trades.
What do graduates typically earn after 10 years?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,891. This is the typical earnings figure for graduates of the programs listed in the directory.
How many students finish their studies?
The reported completion rate is 30.2%. Keep in mind that for public community colleges, this rate can undercount students who transfer to other institutions.
Is Butler County Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Butler, PA. It mainly awards associate degrees.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $10,020, which is compared against the average annual net price of $6,233. Do not compare total debt to the annual net price as they measure different timeframes.

Other options in Pennsylvania

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
All-State Career SchoolEssington$18,20561.7%$38,495
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$13,97025.3%$39,449
Community College of Beaver CountyMonaca$6,93728.5%$45,090
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$6,57618.3%$45,391
Erie Institute of Technology IncErie$30,16472.1%$41,951
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg$14,47121.3%$42,007
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 211343. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.