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Big Sandy Community and Technical College Online Vocational Programs

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Prestonsburg, KY. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,192 in average over all programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
The school offers total 78 vocational programs and 17 programs are offered through distance learning.

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

17 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Big Sandy Community and Technical College has total 78 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,288 students have completed their vocational programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate163431
Less than 1 Year Certificate379660
2 Years Certificate234192
4 Years Certificate205
Total78171,288

Programs by Award Level

Big Sandy Community and Technical College offers 78 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,288 students have completed their studies.
  • 431 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 660 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 192 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 5 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 48 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences48-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant8-
Construction Trades [+] 60 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
Electrician60-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 62 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology3-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician59-
Precision Production Trades [+] 31 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder31-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 191 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0-
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training190-
Business [+] 29 completers-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary29-
Total431
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Graphic Communications0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 61 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences61-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0-
Engineering Technology [+] 43 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician3-
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)25-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician15-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant7-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 19 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration19-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy0-
Construction Trades [+] 180 completers-
Mason/Masonry0-
Carpentry/Carpenter6-
Electrician174-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 158 completers-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology0-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology14-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology35-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician9-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician14-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician86-
Precision Production Trades [+] 40 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1-
Welding Technology/Welder39-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 0 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 28 completers-
Graphic Design28-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 43 completers-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary31-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist8-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine4-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0-
Business [+] 79 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Business Administration and Management79-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary0-
Total660
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] (2 completers) 0 completers-
Graphic Communications0-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist2-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0-
Engineering Technology [+] 5 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician5-
Construction Trades [+] 46 completers-
Mason/Masonry0-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
Electrician46-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 46 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology7-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician12-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician18-
Precision Production Trades [+] 12 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Welding Technology/Welder12-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 6 completers-
Graphic Design6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 73 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist8-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary31-
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training34-
Business [+] 2 completers-
Business Administration and Management2$15,900
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary0-
Total192
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Total5

Online Student Population at Big Sandy Community and Technical College

1,186 students (54.86% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 581 students (26.87% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Number of Students
Total2,162
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,186
Enrolled Some Online Courses581
Not in Online Courses395

Directory and Accreditation Information

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/2003 - Current).

1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY
606-886-3863
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