Not where, but when.

You already know it: Bellingham Technical College is right in the heart of where you live.

You also know that BTC is right at the top for technical education in northwest Washington state. Most important, it’s a recognized leader for high-quality, hands-on, and student-first education.

Now it’s time for you to know what BTC can do for you.

Academics: Choose from 38 associate degrees, 60 certificates, and 2 bachelor of applied science degrees to match your interests—and plans:

• Our associate degrees teach the latest technical skills needed to enter the workforce.
• Our transfer degrees allow you to start your degree at BTC, then transfer to colleges and universities in Washington to earn your bachelor's degree. You can take advantage of our affordable tuition and small class sizes for your first two years of college before transferring on to a four-year university.
• BTC’s Bachelor of Applied Science degrees allow you to use your existing associate degree as the first two years of one of our bachelor’s programs, so you can earn your bachelor’s degree in two years. 
• Our degree and certificate programs prepare you for in-demand careers in fields from fisheries & aquaculture sciences to culinary arts, process technology to health careers, nursing to engineering and more.

Access: Benefit from an affordable education and financial assistance from the BTC Foundation and BTC's Workforce Funding and Financial Aid departments.

• In 2017-18, BTC awarded more than 300 scholarships worth over $360,000 and more than $7.6 million in grants.

Success: Know that employers in Washington and beyond prefer BTC graduates.

• 82% average job placement rate
• $62,748 average wage for BTC degree-related careers in Washington state

Why wait any longer? We're ready to help you to get started, get prepared, and get into a successful career. Complete the form today to learn more!