Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Prestonsburg, KY. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Big Sandy Community and Technical College is $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.40% from last year at Big Sandy Community and Technical.
- Total 2,576 students have enrolled in Big Sandy Community and Technical and, of that, 1,241 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Big Sandy Community and Technical offers 86 programs and 22 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Big Sandy Community and Technical is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Big Sandy Community and Technical College is $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.40% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,368 | $14,808 |
| 2021 | $4,488 | $15,240 |
| 2022 | $4,488 | $15,240 |
| 2023 | $4,560 | $15,480 |
| 2024 | $4,656 | $6,192 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Big Sandy Community and Technical College offers 78 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 22 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Big Sandy Community and Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 23 | 9 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 11 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 3 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 78 | 22 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 47 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 39 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 36 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 24 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 19 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 191 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 42 |
| Human Services | 36 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 15 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 8 |
Student Population
Total 2,576 students have enrolled to Big Sandy Community and Technical College. By gender, there are 1,091 male and 1,485 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.73 to 1.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,241 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 2,423 | 1,016 | 1,407 |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 17 | 25 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| Total | 2,576 | 1,091 | 1,485 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Big Sandy Community and Technical College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $6,901 and 95% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,901 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 81 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 220 |