Bates Technical College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$50,051
in 2021+36% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 36% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 50% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 41% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 44% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55% | $3,313 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59% | $3,871 |
| 2003 | — | — | 56% | $3,736 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44% | $3,532 |
| 2005 | — | — | 56% | $3,984 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67% | $4,151 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65% | $4,151 |
| 2008 | $36,700 | — | 59% | $4,006 |
| 2009 | — | — | 47% | $4,519 |
| 2010 | $35,000 | $12,465 | 31% | $5,407 |
| 2011 | — | $7,288 | 26% | $5,000 |
| 2012 | $35,300 | $7,001 | 43% | $4,750 |
| 2013 | $34,200 | $6,845 | 53% | $4,750 |
| 2014 | $36,800 | $8,153 | 65% | $4,750 |
| 2015 | $38,800 | $5,987 | 50% | $4,940 |
| 2016 | — | $6,732 | 45% | $4,933 |
| 2017 | — | $5,564 | 47% | $4,794 |
| 2018 | — | $5,019 | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2019 | — | $4,906 | 48% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $5,910 | 46% | $4,752 |
| 2021 | $50,051 | $7,547 | 37% | $5,563 |
| 2022 | — | $8,457 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,714 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | — | $4,176 | 30% | — |
| 2025 | — | $6,292 | 43% | — |