Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg, Kentucky · Public · 1,604 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,198 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,432 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,409 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,776 |
| $110k and up | $7,877 |
| All families (average) | $3,873 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,763 | +$30,339 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $32,087 | -$3,337 | falls short | $7,500 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,134 | -$2,290 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,480 | -$12,944 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,217 | -$4,207 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,640 | +$38,216 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $60,650 | +$25,226 | clears the bar | $9,495 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,980 | +$5,556 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $56,259 | +$20,835 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $24,989 | -$10,435 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $29,432 | -$5,992 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.