Bates Technical College

Bates Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tacoma, WA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,518 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,133 and it offers 71 programs(2 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Bates Technical College is $11,518 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Bates Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans .
24% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,218 (exclude student loans).
Bates Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,518
Average Financial Amount$9,218

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Bates Technical College offers 71 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 797 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Bates Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate20115
Less than 1 Year Certificate220305
2 Years Certificate37242
4 Years Certificate10013
Total712797

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 115 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 305 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 42 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 13 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
  • 322 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 14 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 101 completers-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist101-
Total115
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 2 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer5-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Education [+] 86 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching86-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 27 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting27-
Construction Trades [+] 8 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter5-
Building/Property Maintenance3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 118 completers-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology2-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician4-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician104-
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician5-
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 18 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist6-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking5-
Welding Technology/Welder6-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 5 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor5-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 13 completers-
Design and Visual Communications13-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist15-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Total305
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 1 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer7-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 completers-
Barbering/Barber3-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0-
Education [+] 20 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching20-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Biomedical Technology/Technician0-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology0-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Fire Systems Technology0-
Construction Trades [+] 9 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter1-
Electrician5-
Building/Property Maintenance3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0 completers-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology0-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking0-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Design and Visual Communications0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant0-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician0-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary0-
Business [+] 2 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations0-
Total42
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
Building/Property Maintenance0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2-
Precision Production Trades [+] 9 completers-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking8-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant0-
Hearing Instrument Specialist0-
Total13
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 6 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician6-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 10 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer8-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications2-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 7 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training7-
Education [+] 21 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching21-
Technical Teacher Education0-
Engineering Technology [+] 28 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Biomedical Technology/Technician5-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician5-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology4-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant0-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 21 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting21-
Fire Systems Technology0-
Construction Trades [+] 24 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter2-
Electrician18-
Building/Property Maintenance4-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 56 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair2-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology5-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician3-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology11-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician18-
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician5-
Precision Production Trades [+] 19 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking6-
Welding Technology/Welder8-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12 completers-
Design and Visual Communications12-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 110 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant8-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician0-
Dental Services and Allied Professions (other)4-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary3-
Medical/Clinical Assistant2-
Occupational Therapist Assistant14-
Hearing Instrument Specialist2-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training77-
Business [+] 8 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping5-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Marketing/Marketing Management3-
Total322

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 4,133 students are attending at Bates Technical College. There are 64 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 36 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 214 (full-time) and 51 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bates Technical College is 40% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
Bates Technical 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population4,133
Graduation Rate40%
Number of Faculty100
Student to Faculty Ratio23 to 1

Student Population at Bates Technical

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,106 students enrolled into Bates Technical College. By gender, 2,495 male and 1,611 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Bates Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
Bates Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,1062,4951,611
Full-time1,7951,152643
Part-tme2,3111,343968
There are 2,009 White (48.93%), 229 Black/African American (5.58%), 448 Hispanic (10.91%), 165 Asian (4.02%), and 1,653 students with other races attending Bates Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Bates Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,1062,4951,611
American Indian/Native American381424
Asian1657392
Black/African American22913990
Hispanic448268180
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander502327
White2,0091,179830
Two More23015278
Un-Known937647290
Non-resident Alien000
Bates Technical College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
715 students (17.41% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 581 students (14.15% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Bates Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Bates Technical College
Number of Students
Total4,106
Enrolled Online Exclusively715
Enrolled Some Online Courses581
Not in Online Courses2,810
By age range, at Bates Technical College, 588 students are aged 20 to 24 (14.32% of total students), 723 students are aged below 20 (17.61%), 341 students are aged above 50 (13.88%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Bates Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,1062,4951,611
Under 1822518144
Age 18-1949841583
Age 20-2125618967
Age 22-24332204128
Age 25-29657431226
Age 30-34662356306
Age 35-39574268306
Age 40-49542296246
Age 50-64285134151
Over 64561244
Age Un-Known19910

Directory and Accreditation Information

Bates Technical College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (6/1/1988 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Bates Technical College.
1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA
253-680-7000

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