The public, two-year Bellingham Technical College traces its ties back to the early part of the twentieth century when vocational education programs were introduced into the Bellingham School District in Bellingham, Washington. The College was officially established in 1957. Then, in 1991, the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute was re-christened as Bellingham Technical College, regulated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, along with a local Board of Trustees.

Bellingham Technical College offers associate’s degree programs and certificate programs. For students requiring added flexibility, distance learning is offered. In partnership with Washington Online, BTC supports a number of online classes.