Bates Technical College

Bates Technical College is a co-educational, technical college located in Tacoma, Washington, approximately 35 miles to the south of Seattle. With a campus stretching across 600,000 square feet of land, it is the largest technical college in the state. Bates College has an average full-time student enrollment of 1,500 every year.

The academic divisions of Bates Technical College include:

Business & Management
Carpentry
Dental Assisting
Mechanical Engineering
Software Development
Marketing & Business Management
Practical Nursing

The College offers Associate degrees of Technology and Certificates of Competency and Training in more than a hundred career areas. Additionally, students are also prepared for achieving industry certifications and state licenses under most programs.

Campus Location

1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
USA
Main Tel: (253) 680-7000
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in construction trades, transportation, and security and law enforcement.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
High male/female ratio.
Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	509	17
Associate	148	35
1-2 year certificate	81	24
2-4 year degree	10	3

Students

Student enrollment was 5,463 in 2007-2008 (4,101 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,101
Books and supplies	$ 1,116

Financial Aid: Bates participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Bates:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Dakota County Technical College	Rosemount, MN	2,864
2	Middle Georgia Technical College	Warner Robins, GA	2,851
3	Griffin Technical College	Griffin, GA	4,032
4	Dekalb Technical College	Clarkston, GA	3,819
5	Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Hudson, NC	3,728
6	West Georgia Technical College	LaGrange, GA	1,755
7	Heart of Georgia Technical College	Dublin, GA	1,560
8	Sauk Valley Community College	Dixon, IL	2,700
9	H Councill Trenholm State Technical College	Montgomery, AL	1,340
10	Lee College	Baytown, TX	5,856

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (10 awarded)

Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (71 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (1 awarded)

Fashion/Apparel Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded)

Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (37 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (6 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (82 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (23 awarded)

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (119 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Dental Services and Allied Professions
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (98 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded)

Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (57 awarded)

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded)

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

TRANSPORTATION (168 awarded)

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation