Big Bend Technical College: Review & Facts

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Big Bend Technical College is a public school with 230 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1968 and is the only school located in Perry, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Big Bend Technical College you can receive your 1-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
6
Big Bend Technical College follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Nursing, Welding, Medical Assistant, and Trucking. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Big Bend Technical College is fair at 78% (above Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at TTI is very low - 29%. Nearly 1% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at TTI is pretty decent - 14:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - about $6,600 a year. The additional fees at Big Bend Technical College (not included in tuition costs) are about $100, which totals $6,700 a year.

Read the details about Big Bend Technical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at TTI is $65.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at TTI and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (850) 838-2545 or check Big Bend Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Big Bend Technical College offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at TTI, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Big Bend Technical College.

Based on the college crime data, Big Bend Technical College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Big Bend Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Big Bend Technical College
3233 South Byron Butler Parkway
Perry, Florida
32348, USA
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