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Butler County Community College, also known as BC3, is a two-year, community college located in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1965. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 320 acres. In addition to the main campus, the college operates learning centers in Cranberry Township, Armstrong, Mercer, and Lawrence counties. BC3 records an enrollment of more than 4,000 students every year. The college offers a wide range of programs in diverse areas of study. It offers transfer programs to four-year degree courses and online programs.
BC3 athletic department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers. The teams participate in several sports including baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf.
Butler County Community College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Butler, PA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Butler County Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, business and management, education and teaching, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Butler County Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Butler County Community College, in 2007-2008, had 3,656 students (2,501 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Butler County Community College is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible education, training, and cultural enrichment opportunities responsive to the needs of the community. The college is committed to fostering a supportive environment that values integrity, diversity, and excellence."
More complete details are provided below.
Butler County Community College
College Drive Oak Hills
Butler, PA 16003-1203
General Phone: (724) 287-8711
http://www.bc3.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 93 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, business, sales and marketing, operations management, marketing studies, entrepreneurship |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | general studies, English, humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 48 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, instrumentation tech, manufacturing tech, civil engineering tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical office assistant, health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Design | 16 | graphic design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer security, computer applications programming |
| Medical Support and Technology | 14 | medical coding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | parks and recreation studies, dietetics and clinical nutrition, sports and fitness management |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | foodservice management |
| Media | 7 | organizational communications |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry and applications |
| Science | 2 | biology, physical sciences |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | HVAC |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism promotion |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Butler County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 396 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Butler County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,656 students (2,501 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Butler, 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 | $ 4,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Butler County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324000)
Butler County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
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 | academic year | 11 | $68,252 | 13 | $54,975 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $55,047 | 7 | $48,817 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $49,967 | 4 | $44,255 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,627 | 7 | $41,746 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $57,305 | 31 | $49,214 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Systems Security
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Butler County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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