| Type | Less than 2 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Rural: Fringe |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Differs by program |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 91% |
| On-time graduation rate | 78% |
Located in Perry, Florida, Big Bend Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.
One of the notable aspects of Big Bend Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Big Bend Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
Big Bend Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Admission
The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.
Tuition & Fees
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
| Program Length | 10 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $4,531 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,033 |
| Total Cost | $5,564 |
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 9 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $3,602 |
| Books and Supplies | $467 |
| Total Cost | $4,069 |
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Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
| Program Length | 9 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,189 |
| Books and Supplies | $187 |
| Total Cost | $2,376 |
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 9 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $3,445 |
| Books and Supplies | $247 |
| Total Cost | $3,692 |
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 6 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,748 |
| Books and Supplies | $254 |
| Total Cost | $3,002 |
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Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Big Bend Technical College was $10,294. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.
| Florida's average | $7,941 |
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| National average | $12,007 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Big Bend Technical College during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planNot Offered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Big Bend Technical College received on average $4,481 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 70Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Engineering Technologies
Total number of students graduated under this category 31Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Automotive Technology
Total number of students graduated under this category 20Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 10Welding Technology/Welder
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 41 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 32 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 32 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
78.0%
Dropout Rate
Out of 41 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.
22.0%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Big Bend Technical College is largely skewed towards men students, with 59.0% of undergraduate students being men and 41.0% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 178, with 73 women and 105 men.
- men 59.0% 105 students
- women 41.0% 73 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 45% 80 students
- 20-21 11% 20 students
- 22-24 11% 20 students
- 25-29 8% 15 students
- 30-34 6% 10 students
- 35-39 3% 5 students
- 40-49 2% 4 students
- 50-64 2% 3 students
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)