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Bates Technical College

Public Tacoma, WA · Urban · Far West · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
43%
Graduation Rate
$50,051
Earnings (10yr)
$6,292
Net Price
1,813
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Overview

Bates Technical College serves students looking for practical, hands-on education in fields like Health Professions, Mechanic & Repair Tech, Education, Precision Production, and Construction Trades. With an enrollment of about 1,813, it’s a community-oriented college that emphasizes skill development and career readiness. This focus on real-world applications is what draws many students who want to jumpstart their careers quickly and effectively.

Graduates from Bates can expect to earn an average of $50,051 within ten years of finishing their programs. This is a solid figure that reflects the college’s commitment to job-oriented training. While we don’t have data on mobility rates, the emphasis on marketable skills often leads to rewarding opportunities for graduates, especially in sectors like healthcare and technical trades, which tend to be in high demand.

When it comes to affordability, Bates is accessible, with a net price of $6,292 after financial aid. This makes it a favorable option for students looking to minimize debt while maximizing their earning potential. The college is particularly suited for those who thrive in hands-on learning environments and are eager to enter the workforce equipped with practical skills that employers value.

Rankings

How Bates Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation43%Earnings 10yr$50KNet Price$6KPell Grant Rate12%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$7K$30-48K$7K$48-75K$17K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1193.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1471.3%MOBILITY175.64%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,027
In-State Tuition
$12,165
Out-of-State
$6,292
Avg Net Price
12%
Pell Grant Rate
3%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,403
Family Income $0–$30K
$7,013
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,371
Family Income $48K–$75K
$17,404
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$45,569
6 Years After Entry
$50,315
8 Years
$50,051
10 Years
52%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$45,569 6yr $50,315 8yr $50,051 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

175.64%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1471.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1193.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$65,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.92
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.15
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.82
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 97%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,050
Diversity Index 0.81
First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Health Professions 32%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 23%
Education 16%
Precision Production 8%
Construction Trades 5%
Criminal Justice 4%
Computer Science & IT 3%
Business & Marketing 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
39%
White
35%
Hispanic
19%
Black
11%
Asian
5%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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