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Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061 · Phone: (724) 480-2222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Community College of Beaver County is a public trade and career school in Monaca, PA, offering radiology/sonography and LPN programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Community College of Beaver County has a 12.4% completion rate, below the 66.2% Pennsylvania state average, with median graduate debt of $14,923 and median earnings of $45,090 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Community College of Beaver County; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 27.8% 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 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,500 | $63,940 | $72,810 |
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 | 12 | $28,862 | $38,289 | $14,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $41,937 | 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
Community College of Beaver County is a public community college in Monaca, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing programs additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's most notable trade offerings are radiology and sonography programs and LPN/LVN programs, with 17 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 1,247.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 12.4%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $14,923, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $45,090. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, licensure-focused paths such as LPN training or radiology/sonography certification rather than a full associate degree track, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Adult learners and career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Community College of Beaver County's most notable trade offerings are radiology & sonography programs and LPN/LVN programs, totaling 2 program families with 17 trade completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial 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 12.4%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $14,923, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $45,090.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which often means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to private for-profit institutions, though specific costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school at (724) 480-2222 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211079.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused programs like LPN training and radiology/sonography certification, which may appeal to career changers, though fit depends on individual goals not detailed in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Community College of Beaver County at (724) 480-2222 or through its website at https://www.ccbc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211079 for comparable institutions.
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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.