Bellingham Technical College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,748
in 2021+40% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 40% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 22% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 1 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 41% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 39% | $3,499 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $4,200 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55% | $4,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 51% | $4,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41% | $4,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57% | $4,109 |
| 2005 | — | — | 56% | $4,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 54% | $4,350 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56% | $3,984 |
| 2008 | $35,500 | — | 55% | $3,724 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50% | $5,469 |
| 2010 | $33,400 | $7,711 | 55% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $5,900 | 44% | $6,261 |
| 2012 | $34,600 | $7,457 | 50% | $6,500 |
| 2013 | $36,700 | $4,646 | 49% | $7,325 |
| 2014 | $39,300 | $4,491 | 42% | $8,107 |
| 2015 | $43,600 | $5,419 | 55% | $8,126 |
| 2016 | — | $3,941 | 46% | $9,500 |
| 2017 | — | $6,763 | 42% | $9,834 |
| 2018 | — | $3,871 | 55% | $10,317 |
| 2019 | — | $4,111 | 46% | $10,167 |
| 2020 | — | $6,787 | 32% | $9,500 |
| 2021 | $49,748 | $1,893 | 52% | $9,500 |
| 2022 | — | $3,799 | 37% | — |
| 2023 | — | $4,064 | 31% | — |
| 2024 | — | $4,971 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $5,997 | 42% | — |