Big Sandy Community and Technical College offers over 40 programs at four campuses encompassing much of eastern Kentucky. With an enrollment of over 4000, Big Sandy is the perfect college choice for students who are ready to reach their life goals. Whether you are interested in allied health, technical, or transfer programs, Big Sandy is your choice to stay close, yet go far!
Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) is one of 16 two-year colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), our goal is to prepare students for successful transfer to Kentucky four-year colleges or for immediate entrance into fulfilling careers.
A Big Sandy education is an especially good value. Tuition costs are very affordable, especially for residents of Kentucky, and we offer a range of scholarships, grants, loans. A college education is an excellent investment in your future. A degree, diploma or certificate from Big Sandy will pay off throughout your career—in higher salary, better professional opportunities, and personal satisfaction.
Big Sandy offers classes in a traditional classroom setting and through distance learning as well. Distance learning is an alternative for many students who cannot attend classes on campus due to scheduling conflicts, childcare, work or other commitments.
With over 75 credentials to be earned, you choose the one that best meets your needs; whether it is a short-term certificate that will allow you to quickly enter the workforce or an associate degree providing you a solid start towards a baccalaureate degree a state college or university.
At Big Sandy Community and Technical College, you will be challenged to work hard as you take advantage of the opportunity to get a quality education made available by the caring and experienced teaching staff. Students quickly discover our institution is a welcoming place where they know many of their classmates, staff and instructors by name. We care about you and your needs.
The very first time you set foot on any of our state-of-the-art campuses located conveniently at Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Paintsville, and Hager Hill, you’ll discover the BSCTC difference.