Butler County Community College, located in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been providing low cost educational alternatives to the Butler community for over 40 years. BC3 provides students with a comfortable educational atmosphere, and offers a variety of pr0ograms and services in order to ensure that it fulfills the needs of the community to the fullest. The course offerings at BC3 are not limited to college age students. Adult education courses, continuing education courses and free classes for senior citizens mean that there is something for everyone at BC3.
Academics
Butler County Community College offers a large number of programs for students to choose from. Some programs are designed to provide career oriented education and prepare students for work immediately after graduation, while others are designed to prepare a student for transfer into a four year institution. Associate degrees and certificates are offered through these programs.
Programs available include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at BC3 should complete and submit, via mail or online, their application along with the noted application fee. Once completed students will be asked to take a placement test, meet with an advisor and register for classes. Once completed, student must pay all tuition fees and purchase course materials, such as books, and attend the new student orientation.
Financial aid is available to eligible students through a variety of programs. Students interested in financial aid must register for a mybc3 email address, and if they qualify for financial aid will receive a debit card through which financial aid will be available. For more information on receiving financial aid students should visit the financial aid office on campus or view the information available on the school's website.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $25 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,000-$3,600
- Out-of-State: $9,000-$10,800
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $140-$170 per unit
- Out-of-State: $340-$410 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 69% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 59% | $4,710 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 26% | $4,405 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Butler County Community College may offer services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares Butler County Community College against community colleges in Pennsylvania.
| BC3 | Butler County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 18.6% | - | 21.2% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 34.1% | - | 22.2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1994)
- Find all the other nursing programs in Pennsylvania
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Butler County Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A, C)
- Business Administration (A)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Human Resources (A)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
- Sales (A)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (C)
- Operations Management
- Tourism Promotion Operations
Communications and Journalism
- Organizational Communication (A)
- Multimedia (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (A)
- System Administration (A)
- Computer Support Specialist (A)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (A)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (A)
- Computer
Education
Engineering
- Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
- Instrumentation Technology (A)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (A)
- Civil Engineering Technology (A)
- Robotics Technology (A)
- Petroleum Technology (C)
- Computer Systems Technology (A)
- Cad Drafting (A)
- Architectural Drafting cad (A)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician (A)
- Quality Control
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting cad
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Foodservice Administration and Management (A)
- Facilities Planning and Management (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Medical Insurance Coding (C)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services (A)
- Medical Office Assistant (A, C)
- Massage Therapy (A, C)
- Radiologic Technology (A)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (A)
- Healthcare Administration
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts (C)
- Cosmetology (A)
- Baking And Pastry
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences (A)
Precision Production
- Machine Shop Technology (A, C)
- Machinist (C)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Parks and Recreation (A)
- Sports Management
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (A)
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (A)
- Police Science (A)
- Homeland Security
- Fire Science
- Corrections Officer
Visual and Performing Arts
- Photography (A)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies (A)
- Graphic Design
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Butler County Community College.
- Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, PA (24 miles away)
- Kent State University at East Liverpool in East Liverpool, OH (38 miles away)
- Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA (44 miles away)
- Kent State University at Salem in Salem, OH (48 miles away)
- Kent State University at Trumbull in Warren, OH (58 miles away)