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Big Sandy Community And Technical College

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.

Campus Location

One Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
USA
Main Tel: 60688638630
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate58819
Associate25513
1-2 year certificate12914

Students

Student enrollment was 4,856 in 2007-2008 (2,601 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,904
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,360
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Big Sandy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  39
Without tenure; working toward tenure  2
Without tenure; tenure not available  67

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (2 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (83 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (22 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (147 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (66 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technology
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (115 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (150 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 (1 awarded)

  • Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (137 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded)

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (73 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (65 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (30 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

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