by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is ranked #74 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #2 of 65 for value.
Below is the detailed Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Bellingham Technical College is ranked #31 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #2 out of #65 for Washington value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute financial aid page to be sure.
Bellingham Technical College is ranked #74 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Bellingham Technical College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute costs about $10,251. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $41,005 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,373 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,997 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,251 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $41,005 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $65,492 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,005 | #74 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $23,988 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $65,492 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,005 | #2 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $23,988 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $2,121 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,945 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,399 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,503 |
| Over $110K | $14,885 |
About 59% of Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,965 per year. Get more details on the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.