Nursing at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is located in Prestonsburg, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 nursing degrees were granted at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Among 2,618 students, 1,127 (43%) studied exclusively online and 595 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #7 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #31 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #349 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #424 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1624 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Students who complete Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,812 |
| 2 years | $58,334 |
| 3 years | $62,448 |
| 4 years | $64,164 |
| 5 years | $68,496 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College take home a median $64,164, compared with $38,499 for all Big Sandy Community and Technical College graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College stands at $17,550.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Big Sandy Community and Technical College are 78% women (21) and 22% men (6).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Of the 27 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 78% were women (21) and 22% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
This Nursing program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.