Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public community college located in Prestonsburg, KY. It offers 86 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 22 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,442) of public community colleges in Kentucky.
It has 2,618 students that are lower than the average population (3,179 students) of community colleges in Kentucky. In addition, 1,127 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Kentucky community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $28,200.
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Academic Overview

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for other students on average. It offers 86 degree programs through 63 Certificate, 23 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 22 programs (13 Certificate, 9 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY
Phone606-886-3863
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,728
Out-of-State$6,432
Student Population »2,618 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »38%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate61% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,807
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,442) over public community colleges in Kentucky.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,728$6,432
Books & Supplies$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,030
Average Financial Aid$4,807
Cost of Attendance$17,986$19,690
After Financial Aid$13,179$14,883
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Big Sandy Community and Technical College$4,728$6,432
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky$4,738$6,442
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Big Sandy Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 22 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 13 Certificate, 9 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs139NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6323NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 188 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/PolicyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician47 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Communications Systems Installation and Repair TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic Design7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary25 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,618 students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 849 male students and 1,313 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,1621,236926
Male Students849527322
Female Students1,313709604

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Big Sandy Community and Technical College, there are 2,576 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,763 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,241 students are enrolled exclusively and 522 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,576
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,241
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses522
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses813
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