Big Sandy Community and Technical College
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%.
Top Placements
Big Sandy Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
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 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Big Sandy Community and Technical College is Hazard Community and Technical College (34.5 miles away).
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