Is Big Bend Technical College worth it?
Big Bend Technical College is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Perry, Florida (rural area). It awarded 104 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, nursing assistant patient care assistant and instrumentation technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$29,726
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,422
Median earnings 10 years after
$27,609
Average net price
$9,964
Completion rate
98%
Completions (2024)
104
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
130
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $40,321 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 26 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Big Bend Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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