Trade and career programs at Bellingham Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 61 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 52 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 38 | $64,606 | n/a | $10,500 |
| Welding | Associate degree | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 10 | $66,896 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Bellingham Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $5,223 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,015 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,746 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,853 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,767 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,122 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,539 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,329 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $53,063 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,000 in federal student loans.
- 38% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bellingham Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $5,223 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $15,746 in 2024-25.
How much do Bellingham Technical College graduates earn?
Dental assisting and hygiene associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $66,896 one year after finishing.
Is Bellingham Technical College accredited?
Bellingham Technical College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- North Seattle College, Seattle: $4,935 a year
- Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood: $5,887 a year
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland: $10,701 a year
- Bates Technical College, Tacoma: $5,874 a year
- Renton Technical College, Renton: $6,015 a year
- South Seattle College, Seattle: $4,935 a year
More: all trade schools in Washington · Bellingham Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.