Bates Technical College Career Programs

Bates Technical College (referred to as Bates Technical) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tacoma, WA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Bates Technical College is $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,133 and the students to faculty ratio is 4.35% (23 to 1).Bates Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $11,518
  • Number of Programs: 97 programs

Bates Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Bates Technical College are $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are decreased by -16.33% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Bates Technical College
Washington residentsOut of State
2018-2019$5,391$10,889
2019-2020$6,497$15,887
2020-2021$6,628$16,253
2021-2022$6,511$13,278
2022-2023$5,361$11,110
2023-2024$5,569$11,518

Who Accredits Bates Technical College

Bates Technical College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (6/1/1988 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Bates Technical College offers 97 career programs and 4 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 321 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Bates Technical. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Bates Technical with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 4
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6 programs 16
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 0
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1 program 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 6
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 4
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 4
Education [+] 2 programs (1 online)20
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)20
Technical Teacher Education1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 6 programs 27
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 3
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 2
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 12
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 5
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 program 5
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program (1 online)0
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 0
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 2
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 0
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 11
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 11
Fire Systems Technology1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 3 programs 11
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 4
Electrician1 program 4
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 3
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 8 programs 39
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair1 program 1
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology1 program 0
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 3
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 7
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 2
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 19
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 5 programs 17
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 8
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 3
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 5
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 0
Cabinetmaking and Millwork1 program 1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 6
Design and Visual Communications1 program 6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 89
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 8
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician1 program 2
Dental Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 1
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 2
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 4
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 12
Hearing Instrument Specialist1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 60
Business [+] 3 programs (1 online)9
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)4
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 2
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 3
Total50 programs (3 online)255
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 0
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 programs 3
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 0
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1 program 0
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager1 program 2
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 1
Barbering/Barber1 program 1
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 0
Education [+] 1 program 28
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 28
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 1
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 0
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 program 1
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 0
Fire Systems Technology1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 3 programs 7
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 2
Electrician1 program 4
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 1
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 6 programs 5
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology1 program 0
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 5
Precision Production Trades [+] 5 programs 0
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 0
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 0
Cabinetmaking and Millwork1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 0
Design and Visual Communications1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 1
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 0
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician1 program 1
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 0
Business [+] 4 programs (1 online)6
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)4
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 2
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 0
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations1 program 0
Total38 programs (1 online)52
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 9
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 9
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 5
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 4
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 0
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 0
Hearing Instrument Specialist1 program 0
Total9 programs14

Student Population

At Bates Technical College, there are total 4,133 students. Among them, 655 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,515 men and 1,618 women students at Bates Technical. Next table summarizes the student population at Bates Technical.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Bates Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,1332,5151,618
American Indian/Native American422022
Asian238136102
Black/African American234118116
Hispanic492302190
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander512328
White2,1231,298825
Two More271170101
Un-Known676446230
Student Population in Online Programs at Bates Technical
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,1336556092,869

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