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Bates is in a medium-sized city, in Tacoma, Washington. 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 media, transportation, 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 2005, had 5,204 students (3,234 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bates Technical College is committed to the education and advancement of people in career, academic, and life skills while meeting the changing needs of individuals, families, organizations, and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
General Phone: (253) 680-7000
Admissions Phone: (253) 680-7002
Financial Aid Phone: (253) 680-7020
http://www.bates.ctc.edu/
Bates awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 307 | construction equipment operation, truck and bus driver |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 172 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, dental lab tech, dental services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 152 | diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, motorcycle mechanic, ... |
| Construction Trades | 143 | construction trades, electrician, carpentry, property management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 106 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 103 | computer systems tech, electrical/electronic tech, occupational safety tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, surveying tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 75 | fire-fighting |
| Production Trades | 63 | cabinetmaking, welding, machinist, sheet metal tech, upholsterer |
| Media | 60 | radio and TV tech, recording arts tech |
| Business And Management | 56 | merchandising and sales, retail, vehicle parts marketing, sales, accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, database administration, webmastering |
| Medical Adminstration | 38 | medical receptionist, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 25 | barber, cosmetology |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 20 | chef training |
| Law | 17 | court reporting, legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care provider |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | communication disorders services |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 13 | biology tech |
| Design | 4 | fashion design |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Bates in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 560 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 377 | 46 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 315 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 196 | 39 |
In 2005, Bates had a total enrollment of 5,204 students (3,234 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 43% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (253) 680-7002
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,282 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Bates participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 530600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (253) 680-7020
Bates has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 68 | $59,259 | 44 | $58,323 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $67,549 | 7 | $62,739 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 72 | $59,720 | 51 | $58,929 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $48,338 | 8 | $47,742 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $48,338 | 8 | $47,742 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 3 | $31,356 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $31,356 | 0 | * |
*: 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
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
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Upholstery/Upholsterer
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 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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