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Bates Technical College
Tacoma, Washington · Public technical college
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not reportedcompletion rate · Washington avg 66%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$45,569median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$50,051median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 · Phone: (253) 680-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Address: 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 · Phone: (253) 680-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $39,410 | $48,880 | $58,370 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $54,720 | $77,900 | $92,880 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $37,290 | $52,690 | $56,580 |
| Nursing assistants | $42,500 | $49,180 | $57,930 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,230 | $83,150 | $93,970 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $47,980 | $63,020 | $73,650 |
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,470 | $57,270 | $76,960 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,810 | $75,660 | $93,970 |
| Electricians | $52,170 | $95,220 | $121,530 |
| Construction laborers | $39,930 | $57,720 | $72,160 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $50,010 | $64,760 | $75,530 |
| Dental assistants | $46,280 | $58,090 | $62,340 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $49,920 | $76,010 | $81,540 |
| Machinists | $48,360 | $66,160 | $80,340 |
| Barbers | $52,540 | $61,150 | $75,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 117 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 102 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 61 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 58 | not reported | $42,682 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 52 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | $48,432 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | $48,432 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
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Subscribe → Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.