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Big Sandy is in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. 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.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Big Sandy include computer science and engineering and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Big Sandy are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,813 students study at the school (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
One Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
General Phone: 60688638630
http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu
Big Sandy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 146 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 46 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work, child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Big Sandy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 250 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 70 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Big Sandy had a total enrollment of 4,813 students (2,897 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
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 | $ 2,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,056 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $54,462 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $52,905 | 6 | $53,284 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $52,895 | 12 | $52,817 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $43,676 | 6 | $42,080 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $35,747 | 4 | $36,361 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,545 | 6 | $31,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $46,490 | 28 | $43,490 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Big Sandy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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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