Bates Technical College

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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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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).

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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%.

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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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

29%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3%
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.

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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
8
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.

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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.

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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.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    2,009 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    448 enrolled students
  3. 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.

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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

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).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

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).

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Common Industries by Major

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).

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).

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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)
  1. 77 degree-majors awarded
  2. 21 degree-majors awarded
  3. 21 degree-majors awarded

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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    414 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    91 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Male
    235 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    179 degrees awarded
  3. 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).

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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. $1.63M - Federal
  2. $818k - State
  3. $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.

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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).

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Instructional Salaries

$5.47M
Instructional Salaries
70
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.

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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.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor
  3. 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.

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