Engineering Technology - Composites - AAS-T
BTC’s Composites Engineering Technology program provides hands-on experience focused on aerospace and industrial manufacturing. This discipline combines mechanical design, fabrication, and material science, as students apply theoretical engineering principles with practical hands-on technical projects. Students design, build, and test products using innovative polymer materials like carbon fiber.
Graduates are prepared for careers in CAD/CAM, CNC automation, metrology, Quality Assurance, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Ultra-Sound Inspection (UT), materials testing, assembly, and more. By specializing in composites engineering, students are prepared to fill a growing need for skilled engineering technicians around Washington state. Graduates from this program have high earning potential with opportunity for growth and upward mobility.
With transferable core classes in math, science, communications, and technical writing, you’ll be well positioned to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete your bachelor’s degree in engineering or advanced manufacturing.
Employment Information
Data are provided on a program (not credential) level
94% BTC graduate placement rate1
$68,500 starting annual wage2
$86,015 average annual wage2
$107,829 potential annual wage2
Estimated Program Costs
Estimated costs based on 6 quarters to complete this program
The first quarter of study will likely be more expensive as students pay for materials needed to start the program.
Average Tuition and Fees per Quarter: $2,400
Average cost per credit: $152
Total Tuition and Fees: $14,400
Total Tools: $120 - $300
Total Materials: $120 - $300
Total Clothing: $120 - $20
Average annual cost of living in Bellingham
Living expenses (housing and food): $16,512
Transportation: $1,935
Miscellaneous/Personal: $1,800
TOTAL: $20,247
Tuition Fees and Rates overview page