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Big Sandy Community and Technical College is one of the 16 two-year public colleges under the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It was established in 2003 after Prestonsburg Community College and the Mayo Technical College merged. BSCTC has the following campuses:
BSCTC offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in various fields of study, including general education, coal mining, construction technology, business studies, criminal justice, health and human services, information technology, transportation technology and visual communication. Apart from these, workforce training programs are also available.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College also sponsors a number of student organizations and clubs. Among these are Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Kentucky Associations of Nursing Students, Chess Club, Christian Student Union, Criminal Justice Club, Dance Team, Democratic Club, Gamer Guild, Multicultural Student Organization and the Music and Drama Club.
Big Sandy is in Prestonsburg, KY. Prestonsburg is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Big Sandy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering technician, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,856 students study at Big Sandy (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
One Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 150 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 147 | electrician, carpentry, masonry |
| Medical Administration | 137 | medical secretary |
| Liberal Arts | 115 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 83 | business management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 66 | engineering technology, surveying tech, drafting |
| Office and Administration | 65 | executive secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 52 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist |
| Production Trades | 30 | welding |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Media | 1 | communications tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Big Sandy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 588 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 255 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 129 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Big Sandy had a total enrollment of 4,856 students (2,601 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Prestonsburg, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199600)
Big Sandy has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $66,326 | 8 | $70,151 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $59,540 | 10 | $68,835 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $55,899 | 15 | $57,602 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $45,947 | 13 | $46,794 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $39,157 | 10 | $38,668 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $36,046 | 11 | $34,410 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $46,696 | 49 | $45,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Big Sandy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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