Big Sandy Community and Technical College

1 Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Tel: (606) 886-3863

Big Sandy Community and Technical College provides learning experiences for those preparing for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation, for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution, and for community members seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.

School Highlights

Big Sandy Community and Technical College serves 4,638 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 16%.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Floyd County, KY.
The nearest community college to Big Sandy Community and Technical College is Hazard Community and Technical College (34.5 miles away).

Top Placements

Big Sandy Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:

The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Big Sandy Community and Technical College	(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Less than 2 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	139 staff	97 staff

The student population of Big Sandy Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Big Sandy Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,638 students	3,252 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	33:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	2,385 students	1,360 students

# Part-Time Students	2,253 students	1,892 students


% Hispanic	1%	3%

% Black	-	8%

% White	96%	84%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	2%

Diversity Score	0.08	0.29

College Completion Rate	20%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,800	$29,400

The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $4,996. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is less than the state average of $12,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,624	$4,996

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,456	$12,836

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	99%	97%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,543	$14,296

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$6,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

With four campuses located in Hager Hill, Paintsville, Pikeville and Prestonsburg, BSCTC is conveniently located to all of the Big Sandy area. The College offers programs and courses of study in general, developmental, technical, and career education; student development; community and public service; and lifelong learning. Through these programs and courses, the College awards continuing education units, diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution. Students earn associate degrees, diplomas and certificates at BSCTC, which is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). BSCTC has partnered with business and industry to provide training at all of our campuses in a wide array of short term and industry specific classes. The College provides an environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community that encourages effective communication; freedom of expression; cultural awareness and enrichment; professional and intellectual growth; personal assessment; informed decision-making; problem solving; environmental awareness; and analytical, critical, and ethical thinking.

The nearest community college to Big Sandy Community and Technical College is Hazard Community and Technical College (34.5 miles away).