Bates Technical College

1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Auto MechanicBarberCarpentryCDL Truck DrivingCNADental AssistantDiesel MechanicElectricianEMT and ParamedicHVACLPNMachinist and CNCMedical AssistantPhlebotomyWelding

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduates
Auto Mechanic Associate degree 5
Barber Certificate (1 to 2 years) 5
Barber Associate degree 1
Carpentry Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Carpentry Associate degree 3
Carpentry Certificate (2 to 4 years) 0
Carpentry Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 17
CDL Truck Driving Certificate (under 12 weeks) 0
CDL Truck Driving Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 1
CNA Certificate (under 12 weeks) 22
CNA Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 5
Dental Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Dental Assistant Associate degree 11
Dental Assistant Certificate (2 to 4 years) 0
Diesel Mechanic Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Diesel Mechanic Associate degree 13
Diesel Mechanic Certificate (2 to 4 years) 1
Diesel Mechanic Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 133
Electrician Certificate (1 to 2 years) 1
Electrician Associate degree 18
EMT and Paramedic Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 17
HVAC Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
HVAC Associate degree 31
HVAC Certificate (2 to 4 years) 0
LPN Certificate (1 to 2 years) 4
LPN Associate degree 78
Machinist and CNC Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Machinist and CNC Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Machinist and CNC Associate degree 0
Machinist and CNC Associate degree 0
Machinist and CNC Certificate (under 12 weeks) 0
Machinist and CNC Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 2
Machinist and CNC Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 0
Medical Assistant Associate degree 2
Phlebotomy Certificate (under 12 weeks) 98
Phlebotomy Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 31
Welding Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0
Welding Associate degree 22
Welding Certificate (2 to 4 years) 1
Welding Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 21

Cost and outcomes

TypePublic
Average net price per year$9,558
In-state tuition and fees per year$5,874
Completion rate40%
Students receiving Pell grants15%
Median federal debt at graduation$7,819
Undergraduate enrollment1,813
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.