Bellingham Technical College is a two-year public institution, awarding certificates and two-year degrees with more than 50 options of study. The college offers the following programs of study: business management, computer science and information technology, construction trades, education, engineering technology, health professions, legal assisting and paralegal, mechanic and repair technician, fishing science, culinary arts and pastry chef, machine shop, and truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operation. Founded in 1957, the college accepts course credit for life experiences.
Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave.
Bellingham, Washington 98225-1599
360-752-7000
btc.ctc.edu
As a four-year public school, Western Washington University awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Programs of study include business and economics, fine and performing arts, humanities and social sciences, environment, science and technology, and education. "The U.S. News and World Report" ranked Western Washington University third in public Master's-granting programs in the west, including all the states from Texas to the Pacific Ocean.
Western Washington University
516 High St.
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9008
360-650-3000
wwu.edu
Northwest Indian College is a four-year public school. The college awards certificates and degrees. Programs of study include American Indian study, substance abuse and addiction counseling, environmental science, physical science, craft design, folk art and artisanry, business management, communications technology, computer science, education, and construction trades. A tribal college with open admissions, Northwest Indian College is located on the Lummi Indian Reservation.
Northwest Indian College
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, Washington 98226-9217
866-676-2772
nwic.edu
Whatcom Community College is a two-year public institution. Awarding certificates and degrees, the college offers study in business management, communications technology, computer science, education, health care, legal assisting, liberal studies, physical science and criminal justice. The campus sits on 63 acres; it's listed on the Whatcom Community College Website as a natural environment for students to enjoy.
Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg Road
Bellingham, Washington 98226
360-383-3000
whatcom.ctc.edu