C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
70/100 · earnings-weighted

Bellingham Technical College

4-Year Public
📍 Bellingham, Washington 98225
🌐 https://www.btc.edu/
Bellingham Technical College — tuition $3,195 in-state, $3,998 out-of-state
Bellingham Technical College — tuition $3,195 in-state, $3,998 out-of-state
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 45%
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
C
47/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,850
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,517
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Bellingham Technical College ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$670,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,867
1-Year Change
+1.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bellingham Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,748
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,235
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,459
Median debt at graduation
41.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Bellingham Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $670,506
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,867/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98276 (2.7% cap, Nooksack)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,195 $3,998

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
9%
Take Out Loans
$7,517
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,121
$30,001 - $48,000$6,945
$48,001 - $75,000$7,399
$75,001 - $110,000$11,503
$110,001+$14,885

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 65 grads/yr Electrician 64 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 53 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 47 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 45 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 45 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 42 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 32 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 30 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 30 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 27 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 23 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 21 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 21 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 21 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 18 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 15 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bellingham Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs
Security and fire alarm systems installers
$59k/yr 85,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

1,850
Total Students
52%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)
40%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 16%
Black 1%
Asian 5%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~747 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bellingham Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bellingham Technical College?
Tuition at Bellingham Technical College is $3,195 for in-state students and $3,998 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,517.
What is the graduation rate at Bellingham Technical College?
The graduation rate at Bellingham Technical College is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Bellingham Technical College a good school?
Bellingham Technical College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Bellingham Technical College?
Bellingham Technical College has a total enrollment of 1,850 students.
Is there rental demand near Bellingham Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Bellingham Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 747 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Bellingham area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology