Community College of Beaver County
- For over 30 years, CCBC has proudly upheld its mission to provide accessible, affordable, high quality education and training to the citizens of Beaver County and surrounding areas.
School Highlights
- Community College of Beaver County serves 2,255 students (43% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Community College of Beaver County is the only community colleges within Beaver County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Community College of Beaver County is Ohio Valley College of Technology (13.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Community College of Beaver County places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Community College of Beaver County | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 85 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,255 students | 618 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 964 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,291 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| % Black | 3% | 14% |
| % White | 89% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 21% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,300 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Founded in 1966 at Freedom PA. The College leased floors of the Freedom National Bank and 17 vacant storefronts for classrooms and offices. In 1971, CCBC moved its headquarters to Center Township. The Allied Health Building was added in 1973 and the Dome, a geodesic recreational facility was completed in 1976. In 1990, the Aviation Sciences Center was added. Construction on the Library Resource Center was completed in January 1997. The Beaver Technology Education Center (BTEC), located at the Aviation Sciences Center, opened its doors during the summer of 2001. The college is located at Monaca, Pennsylvania, in rural Center Township, Beaver County. The campus has nine buildings, including an athletic field are situated on 100 acres of land admist a blend of modern architecture and inviting green space. Other locations include the Aviation Sciences Center in Chippewa Township and BTEC, located at the Aviation Sciences Center. The Prevention Project is located at the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit in Center Township. We offer associate degrees designed to satisfy the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor's degree for students interested in transfer. We also offer associate degrees and certificates through a variety of occupational programs for students wanting to proceed directly into the world of work.we provide developmental education courses designed to assist students in enhancing their skills in communications and math. We also provide job skills training through a broad array of non-credit classes offered by the Division of Continuing Education. CCBC provides high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services-including university transfer, technical and continuing education programs-that promote individual development and improve the overall quality of life in our community. College offers approximately 500 credit courses in more than 38 career and technical programs and liberal arts curricula. Approximately 103 off-campus credit and non-credit courses are available at various locations near home, at work sites, and on the Internet. The college is accreditated by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; CCBC is also certified and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Community College of Beaver County is Ohio Valley College of Technology (13.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Ohio Valley College of TechnologyPrivate, for profit146 students | 13.90 Mi15258 State Route 170
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330)385-1070 13.90146 - 1,481 students | 14.30 Mi400 E 4th St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330)385-3805 14.301,481 - 2,045 students | 17.30 Mi1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412)809-5100 17.302,045 - 349 students | 17.70 Mi215 Beecham Drive Suite 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(800)521-6262 17.70349 - Bidwell Training Center IncPrivate, non-profit169 students | 20.00 Mi1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)323-4000 20.00169
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