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Butler County Community College
Butler, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 107 College Drive, Butler, PA 16002 · Phone: (724) 287-8711 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association; Jun 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Butler County Community College is a public trade and career school in Butler, Pennsylvania offering medical billing & coding, massage therapy, and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Butler County Community College has a 37.2% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, median graduate debt of $10,020, and median earnings of $38,891 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Butler County Community College; the school participates in Title IV, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 29.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Massage therapists | $31,000 | $58,300 | $77,590 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,500 | $63,940 | $72,810 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,970 | $62,400 | $74,620 |
| Machinists | $39,620 | $57,810 | $63,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $27,356 | $27,874 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 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
Butler County Community College is a public community college in Butler, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Because it participates in Title IV, students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's most-awarded trade and career programs are medical billing & coding, massage therapy, and LPN/LVN programs, alongside offerings in medical assisting, radiology technology, HVAC, and CNC machining.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 37.2%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,020, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,891. About 29.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This college may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-focused trade programs rather than longer associate-degree pathways, particularly those already local to the Butler, Pennsylvania area, since the campus is located in a fringe town setting. Career changers considering enrollment should independently verify current program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review additional outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Butler County Community College's top programs are medical billing & coding, massage therapy, and LPN/LVN programs, with additional offerings in medical assisting, radiology technology, HVAC, and CNC machining, totaling 8 program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
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 and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 37.2%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,020, per federal data reported through the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,891 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 directly at (724) 287-8711 or visit https://www.bc3.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and completion timelines for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review outcome data such as completion, debt, and earnings figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211343.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm what certification or licensure applies to specific programs like LPN or massage therapy.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Butler County Community College at (724) 287-8711 or through its website at https://www.bc3.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools 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.