About
Bates offers the only program in the region in which students prepare for careers in electrical code application, interior and exterior lighting design, and all aspects of electrical design. Instruction includes all phases of electrical engineering, CAD drafting, and design for commercial buildings. Technician’s design and draft electrical power, signal, interior, and exterior lighting systems. They also assist in specification writing and share in on-site construction supervision. Students in this program are encouraged to take the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) examinations.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College, located in Tacoma, WA, is a higher education institution specializing in career and technical education. It serves approximately 8,000 students across three campuses, offering hands-on learning through programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration. The college employs around 471 staff, was founded in 1940, and is dedicated to inspiring student learning, challenging achievement, and educating for employment in a nurturing, diverse environment.
Highlights:
- Offers Washington state's only Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Administration
- Recognized as Best Trade/Technical School in South Sound Magazine 2025