Bates Technical College

www.bates.ctc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,071

5.53% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,594

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.48%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,106

43.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.4%

72 Graduates

About

Bates Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bates Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (77 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (21 degrees), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (21 degrees).

In 2021, 797 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bates Technical College. 49.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (414 degrees), 4.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bates Technical College is $5,071, which is $−2,897 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bates Technical College is $5,071, which is $−2,897 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,594.

In 2021, 29% of undergraduate students attending Bates Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,071

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bates Technical College was $5,071. The cost of tuition at Bates Technical College is $−2,897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bates Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,594

2021 Value

25.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bates Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,594. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bates Technical College grew by 25.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bates Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,294

Room and Board

$1,041

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bates Technical College was of $11,294 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.0531% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,041. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.07% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bates Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Bates Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 70.6% with respect to 2020, when 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bates Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.48%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bates Technical College was 3.48%, which represents 8 out of the 230 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bates Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,106 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bates Technical College is 1,795 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,311. This means that 43.7% of students enrolled at Bates Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bates Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.9% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Two or More Races, 5.58% Black or African American, 4.02% Asian, 1.22% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.925% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bates Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.2%), followed by White Female (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bates Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,106 students. The full-time enrollment at Bates Technical College is 1,795 and the part-time enrollment is 2,311. This means that 43.7% of students enrolled at Bates Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bates Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bates Technical College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Bates Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bates Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,009 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
448 enrolled students
Two or More Races
230 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bates Technical College is 48.9% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Two or More Races, 5.58% Black or African American, 4.02% Asian, 1.22% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.925% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Bates Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bates Technical College is white (414 degrees awarded). There were 4.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bates Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (77 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (21 degrees) and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bates Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), and Precision Production (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bates Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,568,036 people), Secondary school teachers (388,634 people), Education administrators (231,950 people), Special education teachers (164,344 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (145,434 people).

The most specialized majors at Bates Technical College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), Precision Production (46 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and EDUCATION. (141 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bates Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Bates Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), Precision Production (46 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and EDUCATION. (141 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bates Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,588,270 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (191,792 people), Construction (137,488 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (94,412 people), and Child day care services (90,143 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bates Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
77 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
21 degrees awarded
Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Bates Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bates Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

401

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

396

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 401 degrees were awarded to men at Bates Technical College, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (396).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bates Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Bates Technical College in Diesel Mechanics Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Bates Technical College in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 69.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Bates Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bates Technical College is Female and Two or More Races (80% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
414 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bates Technical College is white (414 degrees awarded). There were 4.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

15.8% of degree recipients (126 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
235 degrees awarded
White Female
179 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bates Technical College is white male (235 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (179 degrees).

Operations

Bates Technical College employs 66 Instructors, 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bates Technical College are Male Instructor (39), Female Instructor (27), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bates Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, Service, with 47 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.63M - Federal
$818k - State
$5.53M - Local

As of 2021, Bates Technical College received $1.63M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $818k from state grants and contracts, and $5.53M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$21.4M

2021 Salaries

7.68%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bates Technical College paid a median of $21.4M in salaries, a 7.68% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bates Technical College paid a total of $5.47M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bates Technical College were Instructor with 66 employees, and No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bates Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, Service with 47 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bates Technical College was Male Instructor with 39 employees, Female Instructor with 27 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bates Technical College.