Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 3,198 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 3,432 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 6,409 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 8,776 | |
| $110,001+ | 7,877 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $32,954 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 95% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1% | |
| Black | 1% | |
| Asian | 0% | |
| Two or more races | 2% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Two-year institutions in KY
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATA College | Not reported | Not reported | $34,577 |
| Ashland Community and Technical College | $5,717 | Not reported | $34,504 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $6,113 | Not reported | $36,343 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $5,143 | Not reported | $36,143 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Not reported | Not reported | $61,480 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville | Not reported | Not reported | $61,480 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | $5,725 | Not reported | $36,147 |
| Hazard Community and Technical College | $2,955 | Not reported | $29,868 |
| Henderson Community College | $4,232 | Not reported | $35,714 |
| Hopkinsville Community College | $5,875 | Not reported | $36,323 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport | Not reported | Not reported | $27,065 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $6,376 | Not reported | $38,171 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $73,640 | $80,813 | $17,550 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $65,763 | $53,078 | $9,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $60,650 | $70,808 | $10,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $56,259 | $61,982 | Not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $40,980 | $33,673 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $33,134 | $51,586 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $32,087 | $44,125 | $8,129 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $64,519 | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $49,492 | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $67,792 | Not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $53,359 | Not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $55,895 | Not reported |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Not reported | $31,135 | Not reported |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Not reported | $50,491 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | $57,702 | $10,994 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | $46,706 | Not reported |
| Fire Protection. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10