Bates Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,613 students.
About This School
Bates Technical College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington with approximately 1,613 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,176 per year. Typical graduates earn $43,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bates Technical College is a public technical college in Tacoma, Washington. The college offers Associate of Applied Science degrees, academic certificates, and industry certifications. Bates is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Worth considering if you're looking for affordable, career-focused training in the Tacoma area — at just $4,176/year average net price and only $5,563 in median debt at graduation, the financial risk is unusually low. Graduates earn a median of $43,300 ten years out, which is modest but reasonable given the applied technical programs (think trades, healthcare, and industry certifications rather than four-year degrees). This isn't a path to high earnings, but for students who want practical skills, minimal debt, and a fast entry into the workforce, the value proposition is solid.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,613 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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