Bates Technical College
- Bates Technical College helps you realize your potential for growth and success through innovative instruction in a friendly, supportive and diverse environment. You'll achieve your career and personal goals, and help strengthen the region's social and economic vibrancy. Strong local and global partnerships with business, industry, labor and the public make Bates a respected contributor to community vitality. We offer two-year Associate in Applied Sciences degrees, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degrees, certificates of competency, certificates of training, industry certifications, and, in specific programs, prepares students for the achievement of state licensure.
School Highlights
- Bates Technical College serves 2,596 students (99% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
- Bates Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Bates Technical College is Everest College-Tacoma (0.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Bates Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 194 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
| Bates Technical College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 194 staff | 145 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,596 students | 4,463 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,571 students | 2,353 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 84 students | 2,110 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 5% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% |
| % Black | 15% | 4% |
| % White | 54% | 59% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 50% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,200 | $36,200 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Associated Student Government clubs Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural sports |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- At Bates Technical College, we focus on career education. Nestled in the shadow of Mount Rainier in the state`s second-largest county, the college boasts three vibrant campuses throughout Tacoma - including a new Advanced Technology Building that houses engineering, information technology, and digital media programs. You`ll find a variety of interesting, satisfying career education programs that deliver practical, concentrated hands-on training, with a goal of providing an affordable, accessible path toward successful employment.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Bates Technical College is Everest College-Tacoma (0.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest College-TacomaPrivate, for profit795 students | 0.90 Mi2156 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)207-4000 0.90795 - Tacoma Community CollegePublic7,189 students | 3.80 Mi6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253)566-5000 3.807,189 - 3,682 students | 5.80 Mi4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)589-5800 5.803,682 - 5,927 students | 8.10 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)964-6500 8.105,927 - Pierce College-PuyallupPublic3,671 students | 10.50 Mi1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253)840-8400 10.503,671
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