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Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA·Public·1,523 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

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 1,523 students.

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1,523
Students
$4,971
Net Price
45%
Grad Rate
$48,100
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Bellingham Technical College is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington with approximately 1,523 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,971 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Bellingham Technical College is a public technical college in Bellingham, Washington. Although it awards some bachelor's degrees, it primarily awards associate degrees.

This is a strong option for students pursuing technical and trades careers on a tight budget — at just $4,971/year after aid and a median debt of only $9,500, the financial risk is genuinely low. The 45% graduation rate is worth watching, so come in with a clear program plan and support strategy to make sure you're in that finishing half. Graduates who do complete earn a median of $48,100 a decade out, which is a reasonable return for an associate-level technical credential in the Pacific Northwest.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions33%
Business & Marketing9%
Computer Science5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,226
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,555
Avg Net Price
$4,971
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
45%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

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

White59%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,523 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bellingham Technical College

3028 Lindbergh Ave

Bellingham, WA 98225-1599

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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