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Bucks County Community College

Public Newtown, PA · Rural · Mid-Atlantic · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
30%
Graduation Rate
$47,324
Earnings (10yr)
$6,389
Net Price
5,289
Enrollment

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Overview

Bucks County Community College is a solid choice for students looking to dive into practical fields like Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Computer Science & IT, Psychology, and Education. With around 5,300 students, it creates a community that’s big enough to offer variety but small enough to feel personal. Here, you can expect a supportive environment where you can explore your interests and build your skills in areas that are in demand.

Looking at life after graduation, students find that the average earnings ten years after completing their degree is $47,324. This figure is a good indicator that many graduates are able to secure jobs that help them get ahead. The affordability of attending Bucks is also appealing, with a net price of just $6,389 after financial aid, making it accessible for many.

When it comes to financials, the median debt for students who take on loans is $12,000, which isn't overwhelming compared to many four-year institutions. This manageable debt load, combined with strong support for those who are eligible for Pell Grants, means that students who thrive here often come from diverse backgrounds and are focused on building a career without being weighed down by excessive financial stress.

Rankings

How Bucks Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation30%Earnings 10yr$47KNet Price$6KRetention75%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$6K$48-75K$12K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%657.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1849.4%MOBILITY121.56%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,683
In-State Tuition
$13,963
Out-of-State
$6,389
Avg Net Price
$12,000
Median Debt
24%
Pell Grant Rate
10%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,725
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,534
Family Income $30K–$48K
$6,371
Family Income $48K–$75K
$11,581
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,454
6 Years After Entry
$43,856
8 Years
$47,324
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
58%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,454 6yr $43,856 8yr $47,324 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

121.56%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1849.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
657.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$87,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.17
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.120%
Inventor Rate
39
Total Patents
56
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 75%
Full-Time Faculty 24%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,597
Diversity Index 0.54
First-Gen Students 47%

Top Programs

Health Professions 24%
Business & Marketing 22%
Computer Science & IT 8%
Psychology 7%
Education 6%
Criminal Justice 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
Humanities 3%