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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.

Bates Technical College Highlights

Where Bates Technical College 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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate46124
1-2 year certificate16838
Associate16634
2-4 year degree7426

Bates Students

The student enrollment at Bates was 5,463 in 2007 (3,216 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,914
Books and supplies$ 1,083

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

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  96
Without tenure; working toward tenure  18
Without tenure; tenure not available  22

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (15 awarded)

  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations
  • Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (90 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Construction Trades
  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN (3 awarded)

  • Fashion/Apparel Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

  • Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (38 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 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 (7 awarded)

  • Court Reporting/Court Reporter
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (81 awarded)

  • 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
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (22 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (99 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (123 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded)

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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (7 awarded)

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (80 awarded)

  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded)

  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

TRANSPORTATION (201 awarded)

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

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