Bates Technical College

Bates Technical College is a public community college located in Tacoma, WA. It offers 132 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 programs). It is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state students at Bates Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($8,458) of public community colleges in Washington.
It has 4,133 students that are higher than the average population (1,178 students) of community colleges in Washington. In addition, 655 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Washington community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $43,300.

Academic Overview

Bates Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Tacoma, Washington.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for other students on average. It offers 132 degree programs through 82 Certificate, 50 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (2 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA
Phone253-680-7000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,569
Out-of-State$11,518
Student Population »4,133 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »40%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate61% (Full-time)
36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$9,218
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$43,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state students at Bates Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($8,458) over public community colleges in Washington.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Bates Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Washington community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,569$11,518
Books & Supplies$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs$22,687
Average Financial Aid$9,218
Cost of Attendance$29,456$35,405
After Financial Aid$20,238$26,187
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$43,300
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Bates Technical College$5,569$11,518
Public Community Colleges in Washington$5,783$8,458
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Bates Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs22NOT OFFERED
Total Programs8250NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Barbering/Barber2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Technical Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 37 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and RepairNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Communications Systems Installation and Repair TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and MillworkNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Dental Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Hearing Instrument SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 58 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,133 students at Bates Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,495 male students and 1,611 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,1061,7952,311
Male Students2,4951,1521,343
Female Students1,611643968

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Bates Technical College, there are 4,133 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,264 students were attending classes through distance learning (655 students are enrolled exclusively and 609 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,133
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses655
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses609
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,869

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