Bucks County Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,960

2023 Average Net Price

$6,842

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,098

34.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.4%

232 Graduates

About

Bucks County Community College is a higher education institution located in Bucks County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bucks County Community College were General Business Administration & Management (157 degrees awarded), General Health Services (87 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (67 degrees).

In 2023, 994 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bucks County Community College. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (730 degrees), 8.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bucks County Community College is $3,960, which is $−4,293 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bucks County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 709 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bucks County Community College is $3,960, which is $4,293 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,842.

In 2023, 29% of undergraduate students attending Bucks County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,960

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bucks County Community College was $3,960. The cost of tuition at Bucks County Community College is $−4,293 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bucks County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,842

2023 Value

3.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bucks County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,842. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bucks County Community College grew by 3.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bucks County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,900

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bucks County Community College was of $5,900 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.855% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bucks County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Bucks County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.45% with respect to 2022, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bucks County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bucks County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 709 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bucks County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,098 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bucks County Community College is 2,115 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,983. This means that 34.7% of students enrolled at Bucks County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bucks County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.85% Black or African American, 6.59% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0656% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bucks County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by White Male (34.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bucks County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,098 students. The full-time enrollment at Bucks County Community College is 2,115 and the part-time enrollment is 3,983. This means that 34.7% of students enrolled at Bucks County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bucks County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bucks County Community College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Bucks County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bucks County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,149 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
740 enrolled students
Black or African American
418 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bucks County Community College is 68% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.85% Black or African American, 6.59% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0656% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 171 students (2.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 226 more women than men received degrees from Bucks County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bucks County Community College is white (730 degrees awarded). There were 8.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bucks County Community College is General Business Administration & Management (157 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (87 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bucks County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Protective Services (83 degrees), and History (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bucks County Community College are Other managers (197,093 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (158,225 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (145,857 people), Police officers (145,535 people), and Secondary school teachers (114,317 people).

The most specialized majors at Bucks County Community College in 2023 are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Protective Services (83 degrees), History (13 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bucks County Community College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Bucks County Community College are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Protective Services (83 degrees), History (13 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bucks County Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (525,405 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (400,886 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (257,684 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (223,606 people), and Legal services (172,052 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bucks County Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
157 degrees awarded
General Health Services
87 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Bucks County Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bucks County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

384

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

610

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 384 degrees were awarded to men at Bucks County Community College, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (610).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bucks County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Bucks County Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Bucks County Community College in General Health Services, which is 4.44 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Bucks County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (38.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bucks County Community College is Male and Two or More Races (38.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.59% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
730 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
82 degrees awarded
Asian
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bucks County Community College is white (730 degrees awarded). There were 8.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

5.33% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
443 degrees awarded
White Male
287 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bucks County Community College is white female (443 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (287 degrees).

Operations

Bucks County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 383k (3.44%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Bucks County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 89.5M. Bucks County Community College employs 69 Professors, 39 Associate professors and 10 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bucks County Community College are Female Professor (40), Male Professor (29), and Female Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bucks County Community College are: Management, with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 46 employees.

Endowment

$11.1M

2023 Endowment

14.4%

growth from 2022

Bucks County Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bucks County Community College grew 14.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.33M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bucks County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.5M

2023 Salaries

0.835%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Bucks County Community College paid a median of $40.5M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($89.5M) and a 0.835% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.42M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bucks County Community College paid a total of $9.42M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bucks County Community College were Professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 39 employees, and No academic rank with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bucks County Community College were Management with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bucks County Community College was Female Professor with 40 employees, Male Professor with 29 employees, and Female Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bucks County Community College.

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