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Process Technology (Transfer)
Bellingham Technical College

Process Technology (Transfer)

Bellingham Technical College ETPL

If you'd like a high-paying career upon graduating from BTC, then you should consider Process Technology. This program will prepare you for a position as a process technician or operator for local employers in power generation, refining, manufacturing, and many other industries. Currently, our primary employers are the four refineries in Whatcom and Skagit counties. You'll learn how to monitor and control processing equipment, troubleshoot and solve equipment problems, test product quality, and implement safety standards and procedures. The Process Technology program provides the technical and academic knowledge you need, along with valuable communication and interpersonal skills that employers want.

Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 754-8345 outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$17,400.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

105

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

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

Chemical Technology/Technician

Completion rate

76%

Employment rate

88%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32

Typical (median) annual earnings

$59,600

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Chemical Technology/Technician

Manufacturing

24%

Other Industries

24%

Construction

19%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

19%

Retail Trade

14%

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
26
Completion rate
76%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
74%
Female
26%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
90%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
32%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
26%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
21%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
Some college experience, but no degree
7%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
0%