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Big Sandy Community and Technical College was established in 2003. The public, 2-year college is located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and is among the 16 two-year colleges under the Kentucky Community and Technical College system. The college offers its students degrees and certificate courses in various fields of studies. Online courses are also offered by BSCTC for the convenience of outstation students.
There is a large variety of student organizations and clubs at BSCTC, including Chess Club, Dance Team, Honors Program and Democratic Club. The students of the college actively participate in sports like baseball, soccer and basketball.
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Campus LocationOne Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
USA
Main Tel: 60688638630
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Big Sandy Community And Technical College HighlightsWhere Big Sandy Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, mechanics and repair, production trades, engineering technician, and construction trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 572 | 18 | | Associate | 306 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 108 | 12 |
Big Sandy StudentsThe student enrollment at Big Sandy was 4,856 in 2007 (2,877 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,760 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Big Sandy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 43 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 2 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 67 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (116 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (114 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (116 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (130 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (125 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (4 awarded) - Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (92 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (39 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (82 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (45 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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