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Bucks County Community College
Newtown, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940 · Phone: (215) 968-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Bucks County Community College is a public trade and career school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, offering radiology & sonography, phlebotomy, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Bucks County Community College has a 32.3% completion rate, below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%; graduates carry a median debt of $12,000 and earn a median of $47,324 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Bucks County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 23.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,010 | $43,910 | $47,370 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 37 | not reported | not reported | $16,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $23,368 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bucks County Community College is a public community college in Newtown, Pennsylvania. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for programs here. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with specialized programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its trade and career program families include radiology-tech-programs, phlebotomy-classes, medical-billing-coding, medical-assistant-programs, and culinary-schools, with the most-awarded programs being radiology & sonography (37 completions), phlebotomy classes (15), and medical billing & coding (15).
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 32.3%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,324. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 23.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment among the college's 5,289 undergraduates.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting, may suit students seeking shorter, credential-focused allied health and career programs such as radiology, phlebotomy, or medical billing rather than a traditional four-year path; program length details are not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bucks County Community College offers programs including radiology & sonography, phlebotomy classes, and medical billing & coding, among 8 total program offerings across families like medical-assistant-programs and culinary-schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 32.3%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,324, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (215) 968-8000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bucks County Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition for in-state residents compared with private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211307.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs, such as phlebotomy and medical billing & coding, are common short-term allied health credentials, though specific fit for career changers depends on program length and format not reported here; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bucks County Community College at (215) 968-8000 or through its website, https://www.bucks.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions offering similar programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.