Bates Technical College

www.bates.ctc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,984

21.4% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,523

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,133

51% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

40.5%

66 Graduates

About

Bates Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bates Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (60 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (20 degrees), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (19 degrees).

In 2022, 747 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bates Technical College. 51.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (359 degrees), 3.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bates Technical College is $3,984, which is $−4,128 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bates Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 181 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Bates Technical College is $3,984, which is $4,128 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,523.

In 2022, 24% of undergraduate students attending Bates Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,984

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Bates Technical College was $3,984. The cost of tuition at Bates Technical College is $−4,128 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,523

2022 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Bates Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,523. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Bates Technical College grew by 12.5%.

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

$13,017

Room and Board

$1,151

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bates Technical College was of $13,017 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 15.3% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,151. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.6% 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

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

24% of undergraduate students at Bates Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 17.2% with respect to 2021, when 29% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bates Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 181 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 4,133 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Bates Technical College is 2,108 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,025. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Bates Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bates Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.4% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.56% Two or More Races, 5.76% Asian, 5.66% Black or African American, 1.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bates Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.4%), followed by White Female (14.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bates Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,133 students. The full-time enrollment at Bates Technical College is 2,108 and the part-time enrollment is 2,025. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Bates Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

61%

2022 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Bates Technical College had a retention rate lower 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 (2022)

White
2,123 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
492 enrolled students
Two or More Races
271 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bates Technical College is 51.4% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.56% Two or More Races, 5.76% Asian, 5.66% Black or African American, 1.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 676 students (16.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 17 more women than men received degrees from Bates Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bates Technical College is white (359 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bates Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (60 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (20 degrees) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (19 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (195 degrees awarded), Construction (37 degrees), and Precision Production (30 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 (1,504,876 people), Secondary school teachers (424,783 people), Education administrators (232,720 people), Special education teachers (178,394 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (161,642 people).

The most specialized majors at Bates Technical College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (195 degrees awarded), Construction (37 degrees), Precision Production (30 degrees), Education (146 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (195 degrees awarded), Construction (37 degrees), Precision Production (30 degrees), Education (146 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2,594,441 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,625 people), Construction (143,758 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (95,362 people), and Child day care services (93,311 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 (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
60 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
20 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Bates Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 60 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

365

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

382

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 365 degrees were awarded to men at Bates Technical College, which is 0.955 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (382).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Bates Technical College in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 30.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Bates Technical College in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 47.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% of students graduating from Bates Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Bates Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
359 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bates Technical College is white (359 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

12.3% of degree recipients (92 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
182 degrees awarded
White Female
177 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bates Technical College is white male (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (177 degrees).

Operations

Bates Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.4k (−0.0467%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Bates Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 49.7M. Bates Technical College employs 68 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bates Technical College are Male No academic rank (40), and Female No academic rank (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bates Technical College are: Service, with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Endowment

$3M

2022 Endowment

6.54%

decline from 2021

Bates Technical College has an endowment valued at about $3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Bates Technical College declined 6.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.21M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bates Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.11M - Federal
$4.45M - State
$2.45M - Local

As of 2022, Bates Technical College received $2.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.45M from state grants and contracts, and $2.45M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2022 Salaries

5.78%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Bates Technical College paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($49.7M) and a 5.78% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.68% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.21% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Bates Technical College paid a total of $5.51M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bates Technical College was No academic rank with 68 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bates Technical College were Service with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bates Technical College was Male No academic rank with 40 employees, and Female No academic rank with 28 employees.

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

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