Big Sandy Community and Technical College Career Programs

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (referred to as Big Sandy Community and Technical) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Prestonsburg, KY. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Big Sandy Community and Technical College is $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,576 and the students to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).Big Sandy Community and Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,192
  • Number of Programs: 41 programs

Big Sandy Community and Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Big Sandy Community and Technical College are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 1.57% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Kentucky residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,248$14,400
2019-2020$4,368$14,808
2020-2021$4,488$15,240
2021-2022$4,488$15,240
2022-2023$4,560$15,480
2023-2024$4,656$6,192

Who Accredits Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/2003 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Big Sandy Community and Technical College offers 39 career programs and 11 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 590 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Big Sandy Community and Technical. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program (1 online)6
Computer and Information Sciences1 program (1 online)6
Education [+] 1 program (1 online)15
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program (1 online)15
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 6
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 4
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)191
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)191
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program (1 online)1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs (1 online)8
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 8
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy1 program (1 online)0
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 37
Electrician1 program 37
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 10
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology1 program 0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 3
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 7
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program (1 online)4
Graphic Design1 program (1 online)4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)76
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 14
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program (1 online)12
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 42
Business [+] 1 program (1 online)19
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)19
Total21 programs (8 online)380
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 1
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 1
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 5
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 5
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 0
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 51
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 4
Electrician1 program 47
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 41
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 24
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 6
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 3
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 8
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 11
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 11
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program (1 online)4
Graphic Design1 program (1 online)4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)94
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 19
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program (1 online)36
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 39
Business [+] 1 program (1 online)3
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)3
Total17 programs (3 online)210
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Total1 program0

Student Population

At Big Sandy Community and Technical College, there are total 2,576 students. Among them, 1,241 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,091 men and 1,485 women students at Big Sandy Community and Technical. Next table summarizes the student population at Big Sandy Community and Technical.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5761,0911,485
American Indian/Native American642
Asian18108
Black/African American27207
Hispanic341519
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White2,4231,0161,407
Two More421725
Un-Known25817
Student Population in Online Programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,5761,241522813

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