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Bates Technical College

Bates Technical College

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.

Overview of Bates Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Bates Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Bates offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Bates, in 2007, had 5,463 students (3,216 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.

Contacting Bates

Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
General Phone: (253) 680-7000
http://www.bates.ctc.edu/

Bates Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Transportation201truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine123licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology99phlebotomy, dental assistant, dental lab tech, dental services
Construction Trades90construction trades, electrician, carpentry, property management
Mechanics And Repair81mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair, industrial electronics tech, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, ...
Security And Law Enforcement80fire-fighting, fire protection
Engineering Technician38computer systems tech, civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, occupational safety tech, architectural drafting, surveying tech
Business And Management23accounting technology, vehicle parts marketing, merchandising and sales, sales, banking, retail
Media22radio and TV tech, recording arts tech
Production Trades20cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machinist, welding
Beauty And Cosmetology15barber, cosmetology
Medical Administration13medical secretary, medical transcription
Computer Science And Engineering12web design, computer networking, computer programming
Cooking And Culinary Arts11chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant
Therapy And Counseling8communication disorders services
Office And Administration8administrative assistant
Law7legal secretary, court reporting
Science And Laboratory Technician7biology tech
Family And Social Work7child care provider
Design3fashion design
Education And Teaching1technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Bates in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year46124
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years16838
Associate's degree16634
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years7426

Bates Student Body

In 2007, Bates had a total enrollment of 5,463 students (3,216 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White45%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian4%
American Indian6%
Unknown38%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-198%
20-217%
22-2410%
25-2916%
30-3412%
35-3911%
40-4913%
50-647%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington99%
Alabama1%

Bates Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time68 %

Bates Room and Board (2007)

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.

Bates Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,914
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,914
Books and supplies$ 1,083

Financial Aid:
Bates participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 530600)

Bates Faculty

Bates has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5442
Non-tenured, but on tenure track99
Non-tenured and not on tenure track148

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year66$64,63948$67,280
No academic rankcalendar year5$64,8046$63,706
All faculty totalcalendar year71$64,65054$66,882

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year5$50,5263$55,298
All faculty totalacademic year5$50,5263$55,298

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Bates Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics 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
Industrial Electronics 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 Transcription/Transcriptionist

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 Protection, Other
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

Bates Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Bates Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Bates Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Bates Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Bates % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Bates % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Bates % of degrees in transportation
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Bates Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Bates Minority % of student body
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Bates % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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