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Motorcycle and Marine Technology
Bates Technical College

Motorcycle and Marine Technology

Bates Technical College ETPL

Students in the Motorcycle and Marine Technology program prepare for careers in the power sports industry that includes working on motorcycles, quads (ATV), side by sides (UTV) and outboard engines. The program covers all areas of technology including electrical, fuel injection, carburetion, engines, power trains, suspension and chassis. Bates Technical College graduates find careers working at dealerships, independent shops, custom shops, marinas and self employment.

Visit the program website Jason Carroll Career Advisor Advising (253) 680-7410 jcarroll@batestech.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$8,663.40

Total required fees

$4,620.84

Books and supplies

$273.00

Locations

South Campus - Tacoma

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

106

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Completion rate

66%

Employment rate

57%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,900

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

57%

Other Industries

43%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
21
Completion rate
66%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
88%
Female
13%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
15%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
13%
20 to 29
34%
30 to 39
22%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
19%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
39%
Some college experience, but no degree
50%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
0%