Bellingham 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 1,733 students.
About This School
Bellingham Technical College is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington with approximately 1,733 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,997 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, 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.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (1,733 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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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