Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Bellingham Technical College is a public institution in Bellingham, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 1,733 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,748 ten years after enrollment, which is 22% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 44.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $17,459, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.85x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,997 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Engineering Technology, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,748
Graduation Rate
44.4%
Median Debt
$17,459
Average Net Price
$5,997
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
8.3x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.85x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,733
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,431
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,809
Pell Grant Rate
30.9%
Federal Loan Rate
7.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,587
Income $30K–$48K
$6,826
Income $48K–$75K
$6,510
Income $110K+
$15,444
Student Demographics
Women
48.3%
White
54.5%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
18.4%
Asian
5.0%
Two or More Races
7.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (40)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 56 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 43 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 40 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 33 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 26 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 19 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 14 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 58 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 36 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 34 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 33 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 30 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 28 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 23 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Not reported | 21 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 20 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 14 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 7 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Washington
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Washington
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Washington
- Most Affordable Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI Colleges in Washington
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