Big Sandy Community and Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,604 students.
About This School
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky with approximately 1,604 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,873 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) is a public community college with its headquarters in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It was created in 2003 from the consolidation of Prestonsburg Community College and Mayo Technical College. BSCTC maintains four campus locations: Prestonsburg Campus in Prestonsburg; Mayo Campus in Paintsville; Pikeville Campus in Pikeville; and Hager Hill Campus in Hager Hill. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
With an average net price of just $4,530 per year and a median debt at graduation of only $6,911, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. Worth considering if you're looking to start a career-focused program in Eastern Kentucky without taking on serious financial risk — the four campus locations also add real convenience for commuters. That said, median earnings 10 years out sit at $28,200, so be realistic about which programs lead where, and make sure the degree or certificate you're pursuing has a clear local job market behind it.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,604 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
1 Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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