Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) offers more than 25 academic and technical programs on four campuses (Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Paintsville, and Hager Hill). Big Sandy Community and Technical College is one of 16 two-year colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Our goal is to prepare students for successful transfer to Kentucky four-year colleges or for immediate entry into fulfilling careers.

BSCTC offers classes in a traditional classroom setting and online through its Distance Learning program. Distance Learning is an alternative for many students who cannot attend classes on campus due to scheduling conflicts, childcare, work, or other commitments. Through our partnership with the Kentucky Virtual Campus, you can choose from more than 1,100 classes and earn your degree from the comforts of your own home for a fraction of the cost of other universities.

We offer more than 200 credentials: Associate degrees (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science in various programs), diplomas, and certificates. Choose which path is best for you, whether it is a short-term certificate that gets you back into the workforce or an associate degree to provide a start towards a baccalaureate degree from a state college or university.