Bates Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,875 in 2009-2010 (4,340 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 24% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (15 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (68 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Teacher Assistant/Aide
• Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (45 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (4 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (116 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 (8 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (113 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded)

• Fire Protection
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded)

• Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

TRANSPORTATION (182 awarded)

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