C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

Butler County Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Butler, Pennsylvania 16002
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,468
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,928
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Butler County Community College ▼

67% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$299,756
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+4.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Butler County Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,891
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,920
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,020
Median debt at graduation
37.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 42nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Butler County Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,946$73,738-9%#771 of 962#803$12,827
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$46,811-4%#328 of 547#309—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$45,075+7%#256 of 476#275—
Education—$44,623+7%#11 of 31#11—
Business/Commerce$32,392$44,193-11%#153 of 205#162—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,138$39,602-10%#716 of 947#703$6,250
Psychology—$38,333-2%#65 of 106#40—
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies—$37,340+16%———

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Butler County Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $299,756
  • Avg rent near campus: $954/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 16045 (9.1% cap, Lyndora)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,990 $9,990

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Out Loans
$6,928
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,746
$30,001 - $48,000$3,893
$48,001 - $75,000$6,555
$75,001 - $110,000$10,146
$110,001+$10,967

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 97 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 51 grads/yr Psychology, General 38 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 25 grads/yr General Studies 23 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 16 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 13 grads/yr Education, General 13 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 12 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 8 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 8 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 8 grads/yr Engineering, General 8 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 8 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 7 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 7 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 6 grads/yr History, General 6 grads/yr Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Butler County Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,468
Total Students
62%
Women
60%
Traditional Age (18-24)
67%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic 3%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 67%
With Family 33%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,646 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 60%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Butler County Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Butler County Community College?
Tuition at Butler County Community College is $6,990 for in-state students and $9,990 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,928.
What is the graduation rate at Butler County Community College?
The graduation rate at Butler County Community College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Butler County Community College a good school?
Butler County Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Butler County Community College?
Butler County Community College has a total enrollment of 2,468 students.
Is there rental demand near Butler County Community College?
Yes! Approximately 67% of students at Butler County Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,646 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Butler area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology