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Bates Technical College is the largest technical college in Tacoma, Washington. It offers two-year associate of technology degrees, certificates and industry certifications in diverse areas of study. Bates also operates three other locations in Tacoma. Students at Bates can earn Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Technology degrees, Certificates of Competency or a Certificate of Training.
The college enrolls more than 10,000 students each year in their degree, certification and extended learning programs. Bates’s student body has a high number of international students.
Bates is in a medium-sized city, in Tacoma, WA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Bates earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Bates. The most common major fields study at the school include transportation, security and law enforcement, and construction trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Bates offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Bates, in 2007-2008, had 5,463 students (4,101 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To inspire, challenge and educate"
More complete details are provided below.
Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
General Phone: (253) 680-7000
http://www.bates.ctc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 168 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 119 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, dental services, dental lab tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 98 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 82 | mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 71 | construction trades, electrician, carpentry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 57 | fire-fighting |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, biomedical tech, mechanical engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, surveying tech, occupational safety tech, ... |
| Media | 23 | radio and TV tech, recording arts tech |
| Production Trades | 16 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech |
| Business and Management | 11 | accounting technology, parts and warehousing, vehicle parts marketing, banking |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 10 | barber, cosmetology |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | technical teaching, teacher aide |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | communication disorders services |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child care provider |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | web design, computer networking, webmastering |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 4 | biology tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | chef training |
| Design | 1 | fashion design |
Number of programs and degrees for Bates in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 509 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 148 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 81 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 10 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Bates had a total enrollment of 5,463 students (4,101 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,101 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,101 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,116 |
Financial Aid:
Bates participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 530600)
Bates has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 63 | $68,722 | 53 | $68,816 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $68,774 | 5 | $67,047 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 68 | $68,726 | 58 | $68,663 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $55,775 | 3 | $57,941 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $55,775 | 3 | $57,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bates Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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