Big Bend Technical College

https://www.bbtc.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$10,294

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

178

50% Full-Time

About

Big Bend Technical College is a higher education institution located in Taylor County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Big Bend Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees awarded), Instrumentation Technology (9 degrees), and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (8 degrees).

In 2021, 158 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Big Bend Technical College. 45.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (128 degrees), 6.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,294.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Big Bend Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$10,294

2021 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Big Bend Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,294. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Big Bend Technical College grew by 12.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Big Bend Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57% of undergraduate students at Big Bend Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Big Bend Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Big Bend Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Big Bend Technical College had a total enrollment of 178 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Big Bend Technical College is 89 students and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 50% of students enrolled at Big Bend Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Big Bend Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 3.93% Two or More Races, 3.37% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.562% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Big Bend Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.8%), followed by White Female (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Big Bend Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 178 students. The full-time enrollment at Big Bend Technical College is 89 and the part-time enrollment is 89.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Big Bend Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Big Bend Technical College was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Big Bend Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Big Bend Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
128 enrolled students
Black or African American
36 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Big Bend Technical College is 71.9% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 3.93% Two or More Races, 3.37% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.562% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 14 fewer women than men received degrees from Big Bend Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Big Bend Technical College is white (128 degrees awarded). There were 6.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Big Bend Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees awarded), followed by Instrumentation Technology (9 degrees) and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Big Bend Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (40 degrees awarded), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Big Bend Technical College are Registered nurses (1,333,260 people), Medical & health services managers (146,356 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Big Bend Technical College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (40 degrees awarded), Precision Production (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (80 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Big Bend Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Big Bend Technical College are Engineering Technologies (40 degrees awarded), Precision Production (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (80 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Big Bend Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,448,229 people), Elementary & secondary schools (216,853 people), Outpatient care centers (216,357 people), Offices of physicians (192,965 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (132,860 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Big Bend Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
26 degree-majors awarded
Instrumentation Technology
9 degree-majors awarded
Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Big Bend Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Big Bend Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Big Bend Technical College, which is 1.19 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Big Bend Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Big Bend Technical College in Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Big Bend Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 79% of students graduating from Big Bend Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2015 at Big Bend Technical College is Female and White (63.2% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
128 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Big Bend Technical College is white (128 degrees awarded). There were 6.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
74 degrees awarded
White Female
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Big Bend Technical College is white male (74 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (54 degrees).