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, 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.
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 | 201 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 99 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, dental lab tech, dental services |
| Construction Trades | 90 | construction trades, electrician, carpentry, property management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 81 | mechanic 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 Enforcement | 80 | fire-fighting, fire protection |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | computer systems tech, civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, occupational safety tech, architectural drafting, surveying tech |
| Business And Management | 23 | accounting technology, vehicle parts marketing, merchandising and sales, sales, banking, retail |
| Media | 22 | radio and TV tech, recording arts tech |
| Production Trades | 20 | cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machinist, welding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 15 | barber, cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | web design, computer networking, computer programming |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | communication disorders services |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary, court reporting |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 7 | biology tech |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child care provider |
| Design | 3 | fashion design |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Bates in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 461 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 168 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 166 | 34 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 74 | 26 |
In 2007, Bates had a total enrollment of 5,463 students (3,216 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| (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 | $ 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 54 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 66 | $64,639 | 48 | $67,280 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $64,804 | 6 | $63,706 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 71 | $64,650 | 54 | $66,882 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $50,526 | 3 | $55,298 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $50,526 | 3 | $55,298 |
*: 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
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
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
(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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