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Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KYPublicTown Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$3,873
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.6K
Students
Small campus body
$28,106
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public institution located in the town setting of Prestonsburg, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,640
Earnings 5yr: $68,496
Debt: $17,550
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $65,763
Earnings 5yr: $53,561
Debt: $9,000
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,650
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,250
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,259
Earnings 5yr: $33,623
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $40,980
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $33,134
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $32,087
Earnings 5yr: $33,017
Debt: $8,129
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $80,682
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,379
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $27,699
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $22,294
Debt: $9,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $9,000
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Carpenters.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$3,873
In-State Tuition$4,728
Out-of-State Tuition$6,432
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

44%
Pell Grants
15%
Take Loans
25%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$28,106
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$32,954

Completion Signals

38%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
61%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,911
Est. Monthly Payment
$75/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
60%
Part-Time Share
32%
Avg Family Income
$22,166
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