Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Applied Science
This program is not currently accepting new students
Engineering Technology is the practical application of math and science to the solution of real-world problems. By applying engineering principles and implementing technological advances, engineering technologists work to benefit society. Graduates with an Engineering Technology degree often seek employment in fields such as, manufacturing; component design; test and evaluation; production engineering; distribution and sales; operation, service and maintenance; and company management.
BTC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (BAS-ET) degree is designed to meet the needs of students who want to practice engineering in industry. The program focuses on providing applied technical education that prepares graduates to be productive professionals who make meaningful contributions to the engineering industry. Our program curriculum balances theoretical content with robust applied problem solving. Intensive engineering design projects provide students with a strong foundation of engineering knowledge and skills that align with traditional and emerging engineering and technology careers.
The BAS-ET degree is a 2-year + 2-year online format. This program allows students who have previously received a 2-year associate degree to complete an additional 2-years of an applied bachelor’s degree, fully online. All junior- and senior-level courses are delivered via online instruction, and is designed for students who are unable to attend a traditional Engineering Technology program due to geographic location or scheduling challenges (work, family, or other obligations).
Employment Information
$61,006 starting annual wage2
$78,062 average annual wage2
$98,488 potential annual wage2
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Employment and Wage Data Sources
1Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and reflect WA/OR employment for students enrolled at BTC between 2017-18 and 2019-20. Students are included in the employment rate if they left with a credential. Rates are not shown for programs with fewer than 10 students meeting the above criteria.
2Whatcom County and WA State wage data come from Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) 2021 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates and reflect 2018-21 employment. Wage data represent occupations that BTC faculty have identified as the most relevant career paths for program graduates. Note that these wages reflect employees with varying educational levels/credentials. For cases in which multiple occupations have been identified by faculty, a weighted percentile is calculated using each occupation’s percentile wage and employment size estimate. Wages are not shown for programs for which occupations do not meet the ESD’s minimum thresholds for publishing. If the program has wage data from the Washington SBCTC that involves shift work, these ESD wages reflect the same number of hours used in the annual wage calculation. Starting wage = 25th percentile, median wage = 50th percentile, wage potential = 75th percentile.
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: $2,000
Average cost per credit: $129
Total Tuition and Fees: $12,000
Average annual cost of living in Bellingham
Living expenses (housing and food): $16,512
Transportation: $1,935
Miscellaneous/Personal: $1,800
TOTAL: $20,247
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