Big Sandy Community and Technical College

1 Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653-0000

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 is Hazard Community and Technical College (38.10 miles away).

	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 4,638 has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has grown by 102% 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	$30,100

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	$17,357

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$6,625

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.