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Bates Technical College

Last updated: 01/2026

Bates Technical College is a Public community/technical college licensed by State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in Tacoma, WA. Eligible students may use federal financial aid and/or the Washington College Grant for approved programs. Students are encouraged to check with our institution to learn what funding options apply.

1101 S. Yakima Ave

Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 680-7000

http://www.batestech.edu
Admissions

(253) 680-7134

jessyka.bridges@batestech.edu

Bates Technical College at a glance

Public community/technical college

Academics at Bates Technical College

Programs

Program name
Location
Length
ETPL
Workforce Pell
Information Technology Specialist Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Cloud Computing and Networking Technology Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Information Technology Specialist (Transfer) Associate Tacoma, Online 21 Months Yes No
Computer Information Security and IT Project Managment BAS Bachelor Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Community Services and Public Safety Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Cloud Computing and Networking Technology (Transfer) Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Wildland Firefighter Certificate Tacoma, Online 3 Months Yes No
Welding Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Welder II Certificate Tacoma 6 Months Yes No
Welder I Adult Education Tacoma 6 Months Yes No
Welder Adult Education Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems Adult Education Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
State Early Childhood Education Certificate Tacoma, Online 9 Months Yes No
Software Development (Transfer) Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Software Development Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Sheet Metal Technology Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Sheet Metal Technician Certificate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Sheet Metal Residential Installer Certificate Tacoma 9 Months Yes No
Sheet Metal Production Support Certificate Tacoma, Online 9 Months Yes No
Production Cabinet Making Certificate Tacoma, Online 12 Months Yes No
Practical Nurse Associate Tacoma, Online 9 Months Yes No
Phlebotomy Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Nursing Assistant Certified Certificate Tacoma 5 Weeks Yes No
Network System Support Adult Education Tacoma, Online 9 Months Yes No
Motorcycle and Marine Technology Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Machinist Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Information Technology Support Certificate Tacoma, Online 12 Months Yes No
HVAC/R Support Technician Certificate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Hospitality-Line Cook Certificate Tacoma 6 Months Yes No
Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Technician Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Fire Service Supervision Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Fire Service Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Fire Recruit Academy Certificate Tacoma, Online 3 Months Yes No
Facilities Maintenance Engineer Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Engines and Electrical E/E Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Electronic Equipment Service Technology Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Electrical Engineering Technology (Transfer) Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Electrical Construction Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Electrical Construction Associate Tacoma 27 Months Yes No
Electrical Certificate of Training Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Early Childhood Education/Child Care Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Digital Media - Motion Graphics Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Digital Media (Transfer) Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Digital Media Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Diesel Service Technician Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Diesel Engines Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Denturist Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Cybersecurity (Transfer) Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Cybersecurity Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Chassis and Electrical Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Certified Medical Assistant Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Carpentry Technician Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Carpentry Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Building Care and Maintenance Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Broadcast & Video Elements Certificate Tacoma 9 Months Yes No
Bookkeeping Certificate Online 9 Months Yes No
Boiler Operations Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Automotive Technology Associate Tacoma 2 Years Yes No
Automotive Refinishing Certificate Tacoma 6 Months Yes No
Automation and Mechatronics Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Auto Body Repair Certificate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Applied Business Management (Transfer) Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Administrative Medical Assistant Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Early Childhood Education (Transfer) Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Dental Lab Technician Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Dental Lab Technician Associate Tacoma 24 Months Yes No
Dental Assisting Associate Tacoma 15 Months Yes No
Dental Assisting Certificate Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
CNC Operator Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Career and Technical Education No Award Tacoma 12 Months Yes No
Broadcasting/Video Production Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Biomedical Service Technician Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Advanced Phlebotomy Certificate Tacoma, Online 2 Months Yes No
Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate Tacoma, Online 12 Months Yes No
Accounting Associate Online 18 Months Yes No
Culinary Arts Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Barber Certificate Tacoma 15 Months Yes No
Barber Associate Tacoma 15 Months Yes No
Digital Media Certificate N/A 12 Months Yes No
Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Certificate Tacoma 3 Months Yes No
Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Tacoma, Online 18 Months Yes No
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No
Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Tacoma 18 Months Yes No

Program name: Information Technology Specialist

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Cloud Computing and Networking Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Information Technology Specialist (Transfer)

Length: 21 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Computer Information Security and IT Project Managment BAS

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Community Services and Public Safety

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Cloud Computing and Networking Technology (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Wildland Firefighter

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Welding

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Welder II

Length: 6 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Welder I

Length: 6 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Welder

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: State Early Childhood Education

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Software Development (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Software Development

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Sheet Metal Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Sheet Metal Technician

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Sheet Metal Residential Installer

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Sheet Metal Production Support

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Production Cabinet Making

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Practical Nurse

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Phlebotomy

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Nursing Assistant Certified

Length: 5 Weeks

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Network System Support

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Motorcycle and Marine Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Machinist

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Information Technology Support

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: HVAC/R Support Technician

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Hospitality-Line Cook

Length: 6 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Technician

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Fire Service Supervision

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Fire Service

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Fire Recruit Academy

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Engines and Electrical E/E

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Emergency Medical Technician

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Electronic Equipment Service Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Electrical Engineering Technology (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Electrical Construction

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Electrical Construction

Length: 27 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Electrical Certificate of Training

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Early Childhood Education/Child Care

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Digital Media - Motion Graphics

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Digital Media (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Digital Media

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Diesel Service Technician

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Diesel Engines

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Denturist

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Cybersecurity (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Cybersecurity

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Chassis and Electrical

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Certified Medical Assistant

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Carpentry Technician

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Carpentry

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Building Care and Maintenance

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Broadcast & Video Elements

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Bookkeeping

Length: 9 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Boiler Operations

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Automotive Technology

Length: 2 Years

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Automotive Refinishing

Length: 6 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Automation and Mechatronics

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Auto Body Repair

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Applied Business Management (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Administrative Medical Assistant

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Early Childhood Education (Transfer)

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Dental Lab Technician

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Dental Lab Technician

Length: 24 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Dental Assisting

Length: 15 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Dental Assisting

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: CNC Operator

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Career and Technical Education

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Broadcasting/Video Production

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Biomedical Service Technician

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Advanced Phlebotomy

Length: 2 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Administrative Medical Assistant

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Accounting

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Culinary Arts

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Barber

Length: 15 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Barber

Length: 15 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Digital Media

Length: 12 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains

Length: 3 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Electrical Engineering Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Length: 18 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Legal

Licensing or regulatory agencies

State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities