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The campus of Bellingham Technical College is in Bellingham, Washington, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Bellingham Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Bellingham Technical College is known for its programs in conservation and resource management.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Bellingham Technical College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 2,398 students enrolled (1,373 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Bellingham Technical College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bellingham Technical College delivers superior professional-technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
General Phone: (360) 752-7000
Admissions Phone: (360) 752-8356
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 752-8351
http://www.btc.ctc.edu
Bellingham Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 207 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 137 | dental assistant, medical coding, veterinary assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 66 | building inspector, electrician, property management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 63 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, appliance repair, diesel mechanics, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | instrumentation tech, civil engineering tech, surveying tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting |
| Production Trades | 37 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 31 | general office occupations, data entry, executive secretary, receptionist |
| Business And Management | 31 | operations management, accounting technology, business management, human resources |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 26 | pastry, chef training |
| Transportation | 25 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical transcription, medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 17 | fisheries sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | somatic bodywork |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Bellingham Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 359 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 242 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 174 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Bellingham Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,398 students (1,373 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bellingham, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 752-8356
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,851 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,851 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,192 |
Financial Aid:
Bellingham Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 499900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 752-8351
Bellingham Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $55,047 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $55,047 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $51,508 | 17 | $50,375 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $51,508 | 17 | $50,375 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bellingham Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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