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Bucks County Community College, also known as Bucks, is a two-year community college located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. It was founded in 1964. Bucks comprises three campuses:
Bucks has various satellite facilities located throughout the county. It also offers online learning courses in addition to face-to-face classroom-based instruction.
Sports activities at Bucks County Community College are conducted by the Department of Health, Physical Education and Nursing. The athletic teams of Bucks participate in two athletic conferences, the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (EPCC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Some of the graduates of Bucks have gone on to become famous including Steve Capus, President of NBC News; Stefan Springman, television producer and host of the VH1 and Logo sshow, Can't Get a Date.
Bucks County Community College is in Newtown, PA. Newtown is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Bucks County Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, media, business and management, and education and teaching.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Bucks County Community College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 9,649 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940-4106
General Phone: (215) 968-8000
http://www.bucks.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 161 | business management, accounting technology, small business management, business and related services, entrepreneurship, retail, electronic commerce, sales and marketing, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 126 | education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, teacher aide, math teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, historic preservation and conservation, American studies, women's studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 99 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Media | 45 | communication studies, photo and film tech, journalism, animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging, radio and TV tech, journalism courses |
| Medical Support and Technology | 41 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, medical coding |
| Therapy and Counseling | 38 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 25 | network management, web design, computer and info science, computer support, information science, computer programming, system administration, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 18 | visual and performing arts |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Hospitality | 14 | hotel management, hospitality administration, tourism and travel |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Office and Administration | 9 | general office occupations, office data entry, office management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | sports and fitness management |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training, culinary arts services, pastry |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Science | 4 | chemistry |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Production Trades | 3 | cabinetmaking |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | computer systems tech, electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Bucks County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 740 | 58 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 82 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Bucks County Community College had a total enrollment of 9,649 students (6,533 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 94% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newtown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
Bucks County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 323900)
Bucks County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $78,075 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $79,005 | 26 | $71,204 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $51,775 | 19 | $50,839 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $46,087 | 21 | $44,500 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $41,775 | 18 | $41,474 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $63,911 | 84 | $53,551 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bucks County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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