Butler County Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,882 students.
About This School
Butler County Community College is a public institution located in Butler, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,882 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,075 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Butler County Community College (BC3) is a public community college in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. It also offers courses in Cranberry Township, as well as in Lawrence, Mercer, and Jefferson counties. Over 100,000 students have attended.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and build a foundation before transferring — at just $6,075/year net price and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, the financial risk here is genuinely minimal. That said, median earnings of $35,200 a decade out suggest graduates often stay in lower-wage regional jobs, so think carefully about whether your intended career path benefits from a four-year transfer or has strong local demand in western Pennsylvania. Best suited for students with a clear plan — either a specific vocational goal or a transfer pathway to a larger university.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,882 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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