Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Tacoma, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Bates Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,813 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,051 ten years after enrollment, which is 23% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 43.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,292 per year. The most popular programs include Clinical Laboratory Science, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Teacher Education, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, and Practical Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,051
Graduation Rate
43.4%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,292
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.95x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,813
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,027
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,165
Pell Grant Rate
11.5%
Federal Loan Rate
2.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,403
Income $30K–$48K
$7,013
Income $48K–$75K
$7,371
Income $110K+
$17,404

Student Demographics

Women
38.8%
White
35.3%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
19.3%
Asian
4.9%
Two or More Races
9.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.8%

Accreditations

Programs (50)

Associate (20)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing Not reported 58
Fire Protection Not reported 37
Teacher Education Not reported 31
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 29
Machinist Not reported 27
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 21
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 16
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 13
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 13
Carpentry Not reported 10
Dental Support Services Not reported 10
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 9
Computer Programming Not reported 6
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 5
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 4
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 4
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 132
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 107
Teacher Education Not reported 68
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 61
Practical Nursing Not reported 58
Fire Protection Not reported 24
Machinist Not reported 21
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Not reported 10
Ground Transportation Not reported 10
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 9
Accounting Not reported 6
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 4
Engineering Technology Not reported 3
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 3
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Systems Security Associate 2
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Undergraduate Certificate 2
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate 2
Electrical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate 2
Computer Engineering Technology Associate 2
Building Construction Undergraduate Certificate 2
Woodworking Associate 2
Health Services Administration Associate 2
Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate 1
Computer & Information Systems Security Undergraduate Certificate 1
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate Certificate 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 1
Building Construction Associate 1
Heating & Air Conditioning Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Operations Associate 1

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