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Mechanical Engineering at Bates Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Bates Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bates Technical College is located in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Bates Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Bates Technical College
Many students take online classes at Bates Technical College. Of 4,083 students, 658 (16%) studied exclusively online and 713 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Bates Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Bates Technical College are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Bates Technical College
Of the 3 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Bates Technical College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Bates Technical College
The Mechanical Engineering program at Bates Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Bates Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.