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Tacoma, WA · Public · 4-year

Bates Technical College is a public, four-year institution in Tacoma, Washington (midsize city). It awarded 892 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in diesel mechanics technology, early childhood education and teaching and phlebotomy technician.

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Median earnings 10 years after

$50,051

Average net price

$6,292

Completion rate

43%

Completions (2024)

892

Students (undergrad)

1,813

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	133
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	Certificate under 12 weeks	98
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Associate	78
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	77
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	Associate	39
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Associate	31
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	31
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate 1-2 yrs	26
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate under 12 weeks	24
Welding Technology/Welder	Associate	22

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Sources: federal figures for Bates Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.

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