C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

Big Bend Technical College

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Perry, Florida 32348
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 73%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

232
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,022
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Big Bend Technical College ▼

20% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$181,940
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+7.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Big Bend Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$27,609
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,988
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
98.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
42.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Big Bend Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$40,321-28%#700 of 757#689—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Big Bend Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $181,940
  • Avg rent near campus: $981/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32348 (4.2% cap, Perry)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
69%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$9,022
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,560
$48,001 - $75,000$11,957

Student Demographics

232
Total Students
43%
Women
66%
Traditional Age (18-24)
20%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 5%
Black 25%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 20%
With Family 80%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~46 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Big Bend Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Big Bend Technical College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Big Bend Technical College?
The graduation rate at Big Bend Technical College is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Big Bend Technical College a good school?
Big Bend Technical College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Big Bend Technical College?
Big Bend Technical College has a total enrollment of 232 students.
Is there rental demand near Big Bend Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 20% of students at Big Bend Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 46 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Perry area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology