Bellingham Technical College is a leading educational institution, and the only technical college, in northwest Washington State. BTC offers high-quality education in a supportive, student-first environment and has been providing skills-focused education to thousands of local and regional students since 1957.

At our vibrant campus, conveniently located in the heart of Bellingham about 90 miles north of Seattle, and 60 miles south of Vancouver, BC we educate a diverse population of over 3,700 students in more than thirty associate degree and fifty certificate programs.

BTC students prepare for careers in many fields, from advanced manufacturing to accounting; process technology to pastry; registered nursing to radiologic technology.

Our approach is high-tech, hands-on, and student-centered. Smaller classes mean your instructors really know you, and most programs are structured so you’ll remain with your group throughout. At every step, you’ll know that BTC faculty and staff are here to support you in pursuit of your goals.

We are proud to be this community’s technical college. Our Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff are committed to ensuring that students receive an exceptional educational experience.  Read the Presidents Message, meet the Board of Trustees and learn about our Mission, Vision, and Goals.

Bellingham Technical College’s Strategic Plan was developed by the employees and students of BTC to guide our institutional work. More people. More ideas. Better ways to succeed.

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is a Member institution with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). BTC's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The NWCCU's most recent action related to BTC's accreditation status was to reaffirm accreditation in February 2016. NWCCU is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). You can read BTC's Accreditation information and reports.

Bellingham Technical College provides equal opportunity for all of its educational and administrative services, programs, and activities in accordance with state and federal laws. To support our efforts to make an inclusive and accessible campus, all technology and electronic content must be appropriate, effective, and integrate access for all internal and external groups. Learn more about Accessibility at BTC.

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BTC has been providing skills-focused education to thousands of local and regional students since 1957.  BTC is located in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, about 90 miles north of Seattle, and 60 miles south of Vancouver, BC. Find out more Facts & Figures about our unique college.