Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Big Bend Technical College is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,652. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 1,050 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Big Bend Technical College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Welding Technology/Welder $4,652$1101,050 Hours9 Months $10,695
2Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $2,178$178600 Hours5 Months $4,480
4Instrumentation Technology/Technician $3,830$7321,000 Hours10 Months $13,824
5Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $3,000$267750 Hours6 Months $9,128

Important Academic Statistics

Total 227 students attended Big Bend Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 20 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Big Bend Technical College is 78% and the retention rate is 78% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population227
Graduation Rate78%
Number of Faculty12
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Big Bend Technical College is $4,652 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,563 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,652
Books & Supplies$110
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,813
Off-Campus Expenses$8,750
Average Financial Amount$3,563

Offered Certificate Programs

Big Bend Technical College offers 14 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 159 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate2045
Less than 1-Year Certificate6055
2 Years Certificate6059
Total140159

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Big Bend Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 159 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 45 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 55 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 59 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 45 completers
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist25
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide20
Total45
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 7 completers
Instrumentation Technology/Technician7
Mechanics and Repairers 10 completers
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology5
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Precision Production Trades 5 completers
Welding Technology/Welder5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 33 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage4
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide29
Total55
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 16 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1
Instrumentation Technology/Technician15
Mechanics and Repairers 2 completers
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician2
Precision Production Trades 14 completers
Welding Technology/Welder14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 27 completers
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller3
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training24
Total59

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 227 students have enrolled into Big Bend Technical College. By gender, 127 male and 100 female students are attending the school.
There are 155 White (68.28%), 49 Black/African American (21.59%), 13 Hispanic (5.73%), and 23 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total227127100
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American491534
Hispanic1376
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1559857
Two More1073
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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