Education at Bucks County Community College
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Bucks County Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bucks County Community College sits in Newtown, PA.
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Studying Online at Bucks County Community College
Many students take online classes at Bucks County Community College. Among 6,232 students, 1,983 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,816 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Bucks County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Bucks County Community College’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #52 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #176 of 247 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #247 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #784 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Bucks County Community College
Graduates of Bucks County Community College’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,448 |
| 4 years | $31,605 |
| 5 years | $36,755 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Bucks County Community College report median earnings of $31,605, compared with $48,662 for all Bucks County Community College graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Bucks County Community College is $14,125.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Bucks County Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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