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
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Laboratory Technology (DT) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Washington
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Washington
- Most Affordable Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI Colleges in Washington
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