Bates Technical College

Bates Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Tacoma, Washington, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 6,574 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.33 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 30% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 64% (IPEDS 2023).

Bates Technical College offers an extensive range of certificate programs across trades, technology, and healthcare. Key programs include Electrician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Biomedical Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Barbering/Barber, and Building/Property Maintenance.

Situated in Tacoma, WA, Bates Technical College serves Pierce County and the broader South Puget Sound region. Its strong concentration of trades and technology programs reflects the workforce demands of the manufacturing, construction, and healthcare industries in the area.