Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KY · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,604 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,954 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 38.0%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,357, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,873 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Practical Nursing, and Computer & Information Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,954
Graduation Rate
38.0%
Median Debt
$9,357
Average Net Price
$3,873
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
8.51x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.52x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,604
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,432
Pell Grant Rate
44.5%
Federal Loan Rate
15.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,198
Income $30K–$48K
$3,432
Income $48K–$75K
$6,409
Income $110K+
$7,877

Student Demographics

Women
54.5%
White
94.8%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
1.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
24.9%

Accreditations

Programs (44)

Associate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $32,087 188
Registered Nursing $73,640 40
Electrical & Power Transmission $60,650 28
Teaching Assistants/Aides Not reported 19
Business Administration & Management Not reported 17
Public Administration Not reported 16
Dental Support Services $56,259 15
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 11
Health Services Administration Not reported 10
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 8
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 7
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 7
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electrical & Power Transmission $65,763 223
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $33,134 114
Practical Nursing Not reported 90
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 84
Business Administration & Management Not reported 54
Health Services Administration Not reported 52
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 51
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 42
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 26
Carpentry Not reported 24
Machinist Not reported 23
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 22
Dental Support Services $40,980 19
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 16
Ground Transportation Not reported 15
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 12
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 9
Security & Protective Services Not reported 8
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 7
Public Administration Not reported 4
Business Operations Not reported 3
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Graphic Communications Undergraduate Certificate 2
Security & Protective Services Associate 2
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate 2
Health Services Associate 2
Public Health Undergraduate Certificate 2
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 1

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