Big Sandy Community and Technical College
About Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Big Sandy Community and Technical College teaches in the eastern Kentucky coalfields, from Prestonsburg, Paintsville and Pikeville. Nursing and electrical power transmission are among its largest programs.
Founded
2003
Location
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Students
1,604
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,728
Out-of-state: $6,432
Avg Net Price
$3,873
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$32,954
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.3%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
83.9%
$/Student
$7.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 37.7% graduation rate is below average, but 61.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,728
In-State
$6,432
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,268
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,047
After Financial Aid
$3,873
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,198
Receive Grants
44.5%
Take Loans
15.5%
Tuition is $4,728/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,873.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College fund their education.
While in School
44.5%
Get Grants
Free money
15.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$13,825
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,357
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$99/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,357, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Gender
60.5%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,604
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
60.3%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
25.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 60.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,604
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Big Sandy Community and Technical Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$32,954
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
188 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
$32K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Teaching Assistants/Aides
—
19 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
17 grads
Human Services, General
—
16 grads
Median earnings are $33K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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