At a glance
Average net price
$5,997
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,733
In-state tuition
$4,431
Out-of-state tuition
$5,809
Cost of attendance
$16,104
Median earnings (10y)
$49,748
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
12 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (40%), health (31%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health31%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts0%
- Trades & services40%
- Health professions30.6%~531 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair12.0%~207 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Precision production10.5%~182 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business9.4%~163 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science8.8%~152 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech8.3%~144 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture5.1%~89 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Science tech1.7%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 105 | $56,583 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 101 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 95 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 72 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Associate's | 70 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 70 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 69 | $43,730 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 63 | $50,485 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 60 | $28,506 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 51 | $70,247 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 20 | $32,897 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Bellingham, Washington, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,733 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Mechanic & repair, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bellingham Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,997 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,431 for in-state students and $5,809 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,104 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,748 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bellingham Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Mechanic & repair, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (40% of credentials), health (31% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Bellingham, Washington (city), Bellingham Technical College draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bellingham Technical College
Q.How much does Bellingham Technical College cost?
The average net price at Bellingham Technical College is $5,997 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,104.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bellingham Technical College?
Bellingham Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Bellingham Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bellingham Technical College graduate earns $49,748 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bellingham Technical College?
Published tuition is $4,431 in-state and $5,809 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bellingham Technical College located?
Bellingham Technical College is located in Bellingham, Washington (ZIP 98225).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bellingham Technical College at their official website.