Big Bend Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Big Bend Technical College is a public community college in Perry, Florida, enrolling about 130 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 98.29% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (68.5%) and Black or African American (16.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,964 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 130 80.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 98.29%
- First-Generation Students: 66.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 39.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 293
Big Bend Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Big Bend Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Big Bend Technical College?
Big Bend Technical College is located in Perry, FL (ZIP 32348).
Is Big Bend Technical College public or private?
Big Bend Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Big Bend Technical College cost?
Average net price after aid: $9,964.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,541 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,151 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,016 |
How big is Big Bend Technical College?
Total enrollment: 130 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 293 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Big Bend Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 98.29%.
First-year retention: 83.7%.
What do graduates of Big Bend Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $35,988 six years after entry; $27,609 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
42.61% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Big Bend Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (26 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (26 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (21 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (8 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (3 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Big Bend Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 98.29%; median earnings $27,609 at 10 years; net price $9,964. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Big Bend Technical College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,964
2024 Value
In 2024 Big Bend Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,964.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,964 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Big Bend Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Big Bend Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Big Bend Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $8,882 |
| 2014 | — | — | $2,510 |
| 2015 | — | — | $3,316 |
| 2016 | — | — | $8,601 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,110 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,520 |
| 2020 | — | — | $10,703 |
| 2021 | — | — | $12,010 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,019 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,558 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Big Bend Technical College reported total enrollment of about 130 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.5%), Black or African American (16.9%), and Two or More Races (7.7%). About 42.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 66.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Big Bend Technical College in 2024 is 130 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 293 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.7%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
98.29% 100% Completion Time
98.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 98.29% of students graduating from Big Bend Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 100% male / 0% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 15% male / 85% female
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Big Bend Technical College.
Return on Investment
$27,609 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
592.72% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Big Bend Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 26 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 26 completions
3. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 21 completions
4. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 19 completions
5. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 8 completions
6. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 3 completions
7. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Big Bend Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Big Bend Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Big Bend Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,353
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Big Bend Technical College is a public institution located in Perry, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Instrumentation Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 130 students. Student body composition includes White (68.5%), Black or African American (16.9%), Two or More Races (7.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 98.29%. Approximately 42.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 66.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Perry, FL 32348
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 98.29% graduation rate, Big Bend Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Bend Technical College located?
Big Bend Technical College is located in Perry, FL.
How much does Big Bend Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $9,964 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Big Bend Technical College?
Big Bend Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 293 students, White (68.5%), Black or African American (16.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Big Bend Technical College?
About 66.7% of students at Big Bend Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Big Bend Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,988 six years after entry and $27,609 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Big Bend Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 98.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Big Bend Technical College public or private?
Big Bend Technical College is a public institution located in Perry, FL.
Is Big Bend Technical College an HBCU?
No. Big Bend Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Big Bend Technical College a tribal college?
No. Big Bend Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Big Bend Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Big Bend Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.2%).
Is Big Bend Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Big Bend Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.