Degree Programs Overview
Bellingham Technical College offers 103 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 687 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Bellingham Technical. 313 students completed certificate programs and 360 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Bellingham Technical. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 40 | NOT OFFERED | 360 | 207 | 153 |
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| Bachelor's | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 14 | 9 | 5 |
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| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 14 | NOT OFFERED | 66 | 30 | 36 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 23 | 1 | 150 | 72 | 78 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 24 | NOT OFFERED | 97 | 67 | 30 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Bellingham Technical College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies |
$120,252 | $10,021 | - | - |
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| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians |
$72,956 | $6,080 | - | - |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$68,194 | $5,683 | - | - |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions |
$56,419 | $4,702 | - | - |
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| Precision Metal Working |
$39,776 | $3,315 | - | - |
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| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies |
$38,676 | $3,223 | - | - |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Bellingham Technical College.
At the school, the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the most completers of 56 and the Engineering Technology Associate program has the second most completers of 43 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Electrician | 27 | 26 | 1 |
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| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 26 | 26 | - |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 17 | - | 17 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 15 | 13 | 2 |
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| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 7 | 3 | 4 |
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| Chemical Technology/Technician | 6 | 5 | 1 |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | 5 | - |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 5 | 5 | - |
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| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 3 | - | 3 |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 56 | 6 | 50 |
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| Engineering Technology | 43 | 31 | 12 |
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| Electrician | 40 | 37 | 3 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 25 | 22 | 3 |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 25 | 5 | 20 |
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| Marketing/Marketing Management | 21 | 10 | 11 |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 19 | 18 | 1 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 16 | 14 | 2 |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 16 | 14 | 2 |
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| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 14 | 1 | 13 |
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Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Engineering Technology | 7 | 5 | 2 |
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| Operations Management and Supervision | 7 | 4 | 3 |
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Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 34 | 22 | 12 |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 27 | 4 | 23 |
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| Engineering Technology | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | 2 | - |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 30 | 2 | 28 |
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| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 21 | 14 | 7 |
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| Engineering Technology | 20 | 18 | 2 |
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| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 19 | 17 | 2 |
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| Marketing/Marketing Management | 18 | 3 | 15 |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 14 | 4 | 10 |
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| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 13 | - | 13 |
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| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | 7 | - |
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| Operations Management and Supervision | 5 | 4 | 1 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 |
19 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Support Specialist | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 7 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Technical Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Engineering Technology | 20ONLINE |
43 |
7 |
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| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Surveying Technology/Surveying | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 6 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrician | 27 |
40 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Building/Property Maintenance | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 26 |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 19 |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 15 |
25 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 34 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
25 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
56 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 17 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 27 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 34 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
25 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
56 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 17 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 27 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Operations Management and Supervision | 5 |
NOT OFFERED |
7 |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Receptionist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
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