Big Sandy Community and Technical College

  • 2 Year
  • Prestonsburg, KY
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,618
Big Sandy Community and Technical College overview
Big Sandy Community and Technical College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) serves eastern Kentucky from its main campus in Prestonsburg, with additional locations in Paintsville, Pikeville, and Hagerhill. Located in the Appalachian foothills, the college operates as part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, providing two-year degree programs and technical certificates. The institution focuses on workforce development and transfer education, with notable programs in nursing, allied health, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. BSCTC maintains an open admission policy and offers both traditional classroom instruction and online learning options, serving students across a five-county service area in eastern Kentucky's coal region.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission
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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$4,728

Out of State Resident Tuition

$6,432

Breakdown

In State Costs for Big Sandy Community and Technical College
  • Tuition $4,728
  • Books and Supplies $1,268
  • Other Fees $192
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,814
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,602
  • Total One Year Cost $18,604
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$28,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Big Sandy Community and Technical College are Mechanic and Repair Technologies, Health Professions, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 20% of students major in Mechanic and Repair Technologies, 20% in Health Professions, and 17% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 20%
  • Health Professions 20%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 17%
  • Business 11%
  • Construction Trades 7%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157553.

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Last updated: August 2026