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British Columbia Institute of Technology

college · British Columbia

Students
21,711

11,421 full-time

International
15.2%

3,300 students

Graduates
7,086

in the latest year

Women
43%

Enrolment over time

2009 to 2023 — +1.9% over the period.

2009: 21,3002023: 21,711

What students study

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities31%
Business, management, marketing and related support services18%
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians10%
Health professions and related programs10%
Computer and information sciences and support services7%
Visual and performing arts4%
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians3%
Engineering2%
Architecture and related services2%
Construction trades2%

Share of this institution's enrolment across the fields Statistics Canada publishes for it.

After graduating

BC Stats' Student Outcomes surveys ask former students of B.C.'s public institutions about their work and further study one to two years after their programme. Each figure pools the 2023, 2024 and 2025 surveys. “Working” is the share of ALL respondents working at a paid job or business when surveyed — people in further study count in the denominator. Pay is the median: an annual salary for bachelor's graduates, an hourly wage for every other credential.

CredentialRespondentsWorkingMedian salary, a yearMedian wage, an hourJob related to programmeWent on to study
Bachelor's degrees78692.5%$80,000 a year—87.9%27.4%
Diplomas2,99374.4%—$28.86 an hour80.3%31.7%
Certificates2,77384.4%—$35.00 an hour78.1%26.3%
Trades foundation1,34784.3%—$25.00 an hour87.0%not asked
Apprenticeships1,16195.4%—$40.00 an hour92.9%not asked
Bachelor's degrees by programme (20)
ProgrammeRespondentsWorkingMedian salary, a yearJob related
Biological Science and Life Sciences
Bachelor of Technology: Ecological Restoration24majority (exact figure withheld)$68,00090.0%
Business and Management
Bachelor of Accounting68majority (exact figure withheld)$65,00092.3%
Bachelor of Business Administration15187.3%$70,00080.0%
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Architectural Science18majority (exact figure withheld)$62,250100.0%
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil Engineering32majority (exact figure withheld)$86,00093.3%
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Engineering3686.1%$76,10087.1%
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering3585.7%$80,00090.0%
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering10100.0%$125,500100.0%
Bachelor of Science: Geomatics17100.0%$68,587100.0%
Bachelor of Technology: Computer Systems17majority (exact figure withheld)$107,00084.6%
Bachelor of Technology: Computer Systems - Games Development Option14majority (exact figure withheld)$69,25045.5%
Bachelor of Technology: Construction Management29majority (exact figure withheld)$99,00088.5%
Bachelor of Technology: Electronics18100.0%$91,60088.9%
Bachelor of Technology: Environmental Engineering29majority (exact figure withheld)$75,37285.7%
Bachelor of Technology: Technology Management20100.0%$141,75080.0%
Health
Bachelor of Environmental Public Health31majority (exact figure withheld)$80,40592.6%
Bachelor of Science in Nursing114100.0%$85,56299.1%
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Specialty Nursing13100.0%$104,82984.6%
Human and Social Services
Bachelor of Technology: Forensic Investigation - Crime & Intelligence13100.0%$75,47283.3%
Bachelor of Technology: Forensic Investigation Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option26majority (exact figure withheld)$75,98578.3%
Diplomas by programme (73)
ProgrammeRespondentsWorkingMedian wage, an hourJob related
Arts and Sciences
3D Modeling, Art and Animation7252.1%$22.0051.4%
Broadcast & Online Journalism3686.1%$24.0580.6%
Digital Design and Development7463.5%$23.0059.6%
Geographic Information Systems7789.6%$33.6085.5%
Geomatics Engineering Technology2668.0%$30.48100.0%
Graphic Communications19majority (exact figure withheld)$22.2185.7%
Radio Arts and Entertainment4180.5%$20.0060.6%
Sustainable Business Leadership26majority (exact figure withheld)$27.2350.0%
Technical Arts2966.7%$33.9177.8%
Television & Video Production4271.4%$23.0076.7%
Business and Management
Accounting19975.0%$24.8083.3%
Business Administration - Marketing13majority (exact figure withheld)$20.9766.7%
Business Management15566.9%$24.0062.0%
Business Operations Management5577.8%$26.0671.4%
Finance4365.1%$23.0471.4%
Financial Planning1770.6%$24.5083.3%
General Insurance and Risk Management20majority (exact figure withheld)$31.02100.0%
Global Trade and Transportation Management3469.7%$19.5052.2%
Human Resource Management2774.1%$26.3380.0%
Human Resource Management (Advanced Placement)30majority (exact figure withheld)$30.5592.3%
Marketing Management (Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy Option)5979.3%$21.6580.4%
Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship Option)3476.5%$24.0073.1%
Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option)1457.1%$23.0962.5%
Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)3579.4%$25.0081.5%
Marketing Management (Tourism Marketing and Sales Option)3371.9%$23.0987.0%
Professional Accounting14majority (exact figure withheld)$29.7692.3%
Education
Technology Teacher Education2921.4%too few responses60.0%
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Architectural & Building Technology13879.7%$28.8691.8%
Biomedical Engineering Technology32majority (exact figure withheld)$36.0093.5%
Business Information Technology Management - Artificial Intelligence Management Option2969.0%$26.5175.0%
Business Information Technology Management (Enterprise Systems Management option)3375.8%$32.4766.7%
Chemical & Environmental Technology2373.9%$28.2588.2%
Civil Engineering Technology5373.6%$28.8697.4%
Computer Information Systems Administration9967.3%$25.9979.4%
Computer Information Technology11973.5%$30.0074.4%
Computer Systems1973.7%$29.9050.0%
Computer Systems (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Option)3070.0%$36.0871.4%
Computer Systems (Client Server Option)2870.4%$31.2773.7%
Computer Systems (Cloud Computing Option)2668.0%$35.9888.2%
Computer Systems (Data Communication & Internetworking Option)2842.3%$24.0554.5%
Computer Systems (Digital Processing Option)1656.3%$24.0044.4%
Computer Systems (Information Systems Option)3259.4%$32.7189.5%
Computer Systems (Technical Programming Option)1758.8%$21.8460.0%
Computer Systems-Combined (Web & Mobile)2458.3%$31.8878.6%
Computer Systems-Predictive Analytics5470.4%$38.4965.8%
Computer Systems-Programming Paradigms2857.1%$33.6787.5%
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Automation and Instrumentation Option)5678.6%$27.5081.8%
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option)6283.3%$30.8979.6%
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Telecommunications and Networks Option)2572.0%$26.4583.3%
Fish, Wildlife and Recreation4156.1%$25.0078.3%
Food Technology2070.0%$20.10100.0%
Forest and Natural Areas Management4671.7%$28.0090.3%
Full Stack Web Development2475.0%$32.9583.3%
Honours in Biotechnology1866.7%$21.0075.0%
Industrial Network Cybersecurity3164.5%$26.8360.0%
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Option)1770.6%$23.1372.7%
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)7346.5%$25.0066.7%
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)24100.0%$31.66100.0%
Mechatronics and Robotics2982.8%$27.7591.3%
New Media Design & Web Development7071.0%$25.6667.3%
Health
Cardiology Technology32majority (exact figure withheld)$35.0096.7%
Clinical Genetics Technology10100.0%$39.00100.0%
DMS General & Cardiac Sonography Option31100.0%$41.14100.0%
DMS General Sonography Option12100.0%$40.00100.0%
Electroneurophysiology16100.0%$35.00100.0%
Medical Laboratory Science71100.0%$34.00100.0%
Medical Radiography37majority (exact figure withheld)$36.0097.1%
Nuclear Medicine16100.0%$36.00100.0%
Occupational Health & Safety29100.0%$35.79100.0%
Prosthetics & Orthotics16100.0%$30.00100.0%
Trades
Marine Engineering12majority (exact figure withheld)$52.0090.0%
Visual and Performing Arts
Interior Design3164.5%$24.5070.0%
Residential Interiors11majority (exact figure withheld)too few responses88.9%
Certificates by programme (59)
ProgrammeRespondentsWorkingMedian wage, an hourJob related
Arts and Sciences
Business Analytics22majority (exact figure withheld)$40.9761.1%
Geographic Information Systems12majority (exact figure withheld)$33.9370.0%
Marketing Management (Marketing Communication Option)15majority (exact figure withheld)$27.0038.5%
Technical Writing23majority (exact figure withheld)$33.67100.0%
Business and Management
Business Administration4784.8%$34.1679.5%
Business Analytics24majority (exact figure withheld)$36.7261.9%
Business Fundamentals21majority (exact figure withheld)$22.5075.0%
Business Management4488.1%$25.8870.3%
Computerized Accounting3381.3%$25.0092.3%
Digital Marketing Foundations14majority (exact figure withheld)$26.3972.7%
Financial Management (Finance Option)10majority (exact figure withheld)$22.6162.5%
Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)25majority (exact figure withheld)$25.4086.4%
Global Leadership2176.2%$24.5075.0%
Human Resource Management10893.5%$34.6481.8%
Leadership11majority (exact figure withheld)$43.6290.0%
Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)4377.5%$20.2058.1%
Media Techniques & Marketing Communication1258.3%too few responses57.1%
Office Administration with Technology4776.6%$27.8985.7%
Operations Management (Materials Management Option)10377.8%$19.5068.8%
Project Management9190.1%$40.2090.2%
Quality and Process Management14majority (exact figure withheld)$22.0058.3%
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)2878.6%$23.8242.9%
Applied Data Analytics3467.6%$30.0077.3%
Applied Database Administration & Design3076.7%$34.3060.9%
Applied Software Development4573.3%$34.1660.6%
Applied Web Development1050.0%too few responses40.0%
Architectural & Building Technology27majority (exact figure withheld)$29.8688.0%
Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Architectural Option)2475.0%$24.0566.7%
Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)2676.0%$25.0057.9%
Building Construction Technology23majority (exact figure withheld)$35.9295.0%
Building Design & Architecture CAD (Computer Aided Design)13majority (exact figure withheld)$30.0072.7%
Business of Sawmilling38100.0%$50.5197.4%
Computer Aided Design14majority (exact figure withheld)$24.2780.0%
Computer Systems4870.2%$24.0043.8%
Front End Web Developer8673.5%$28.0049.2%
Fundamentals of Water and Wastewater Operations31majority (exact figure withheld)$37.0082.1%
Industrial Wood Processing85majority (exact figure withheld)$43.3095.1%
Network Administrator Technician2982.8%$23.7160.9%
Software Systems Developer3677.1%$28.8670.4%
Sustainable Energy Management22majority (exact figure withheld)$47.0057.1%
Technology Support Professional3982.1%$25.5293.8%
User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design5457.4%$30.2751.6%
Web Technologies11majority (exact figure withheld)$30.3162.5%
Health
Critical Care Nursing Specialty196over 95%$45.7298.9%
Emergency Nursing Specialty153over 95%$43.50100.0%
Foundations in Occupational Health and Safety41majority (exact figure withheld)$38.4994.9%
Health Leadership15100.0%$46.18100.0%
Magnetic Resonance Imaging18100.0%$43.0483.3%
Medical Office Assistant39majority (exact figure withheld)$24.0082.4%
Neonatal Nursing Specialty23100.0%$49.0595.2%
Occupational Health & Safety26majority (exact figure withheld)$42.6585.0%
Pediatric Nursing Specialty Critical Care Option13100.0%$43.80100.0%
Perinatal Nursing Specialty80majority (exact figure withheld)$43.3896.2%
Trades
Bridge Watch Rating9374.7%$30.0080.9%
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design6672.3%$24.1865.2%
Graphic Design Foundations11074.1%$24.0047.4%
Interior Design Fundamentals12167.8%$22.6151.9%
Media Techniques for Business13majority (exact figure withheld)$15.3222.2%
Video Production and Editing2665.2%$26.0046.7%
Trades foundation by programme (27)
ProgrammeRespondentsWorkingMedian wage, an hourJob related
Automotive and Other Mechanics
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Category M (Maintenance)15083.2%$23.0082.8%
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E (Electronics)32majority (exact figure withheld)$24.0596.7%
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technician Foundation3183.3%$20.0087.5%
Automotive Service Technician & Operations32majority (exact figure withheld)$21.0090.3%
Automotive Service Technician and Operations (non co-op)21majority (exact figure withheld)$25.00100.0%
Automotive Technician - Acura/Honda Foundation10100.0%$22.0080.0%
Automotive Technician - Toyota Foundation18100.0%$24.0094.4%
Automotive Technician Foundation38majority (exact figure withheld)$20.0079.4%
Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation6886.8%$26.7588.1%
Motorcycle Technician Foundation19majority (exact figure withheld)$24.7564.3%
Carpentry
Carpentry Framing2475.0%$22.0066.7%
Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation5785.7%$25.0085.4%
Electrician
Electrical Foundation28882.2%$24.7589.1%
Industrial and Heavy Duty Mechanics and Other Repair Trades
Electricity and Industrial Electronics Foundation17majority (exact figure withheld)$20.7180.0%
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician22majority (exact figure withheld)$30.0095.0%
Millwright Foundation4983.7%$30.0092.5%
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation13100.0%$25.00100.0%
Security Systems Technician4981.6%$25.0087.2%
Other Trades Foundation Programs
Construction Mass Timber Structures24100.0%$57.7395.8%
Plumbing
Piping Foundation8789.7%$26.0892.3%
Welding and Precision Production
Boilermaker Foundation2951.7%$39.1592.9%
Cabinetmaker (Joiner) Fdtn5475.9%$22.0075.6%
CNC Machinist Technician2774.1%$28.0090.0%
Ironworker Foundation22majority (exact figure withheld)$34.8894.4%
Machinist Foundation14majority (exact figure withheld)$23.2563.6%
Metal Fabricator Foundation4787.0%$24.5077.5%
Welder Foundation7984.4%$28.0086.2%
Apprenticeships by programme (20)
ProgrammeRespondentsWorkingMedian wage, an hourJob related
Automotive and Other Mechanics
Auto Technician GM (ASEP) Apprentice13100.0%$38.75100.0%
Automotive Technician Apprentice60majority (exact figure withheld)$37.0098.3%
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice69majority (exact figure withheld)$47.5595.5%
Motorcycle and Power Equipment Mechanic Apprentice13100.0%$30.0092.3%
Truck & Transport Mechanic Apprentice64majority (exact figure withheld)$46.0095.2%
Carpentry
Carpentry Apprentice10094.0%$38.0096.8%
Electrician
Electrical Apprentice32293.5%$40.0092.0%
Industrial and Heavy Duty Mechanics and Other Repair Trades
Industrial Electrician Apprentice18100.0%$41.3877.8%
Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprentice18100.0%$42.00100.0%
Millwright Apprentice77majority (exact figure withheld)$46.6394.6%
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic23100.0%$47.0091.3%
Plumbing
Gasfitter - Class B Apprentice23majority (exact figure withheld)$39.0090.5%
Plumber Apprentice12295.1%$40.0096.5%
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Apprentice12100.0%$47.5581.8%
Welding and Precision Production
Ironworker Generalist Apprentice21majority (exact figure withheld)$50.0088.9%
Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Apprentice43majority (exact figure withheld)$30.7987.8%
Machinist Apprentice59majority (exact figure withheld)$38.0085.2%
Metal Fabricator Apprentice18majority (exact figure withheld)$37.5088.2%
Sheet Metal Apprentice22100.0%$42.5095.2%
Welding Level B30majority (exact figure withheld)$38.0080.8%

Across all of B.C.'s public institutions, in the same surveys: 81.5% of bachelor's graduates were working, at a median salary of $66,000 a year.

Programmes are grouped into BC Stats' own programme areas. Where BC Stats withholds a figure to protect respondents it publishes a code instead; we show what the code means (for example “majority (exact figure withheld)”) and never a number.

Source: BC Stats, BC Student Outcomes Program data file (surveys 2023 to 2025). These figures are for British Columbia Institute of Technology only and are measured differently in each province — don't compare them with another province's.

Tuition

Domestic students, 2025/26
$6,029 a year

(full-time Technology programmes, not arts)

International students, 2025/26
$23,054 a year

(full-time Technology programmes, not arts)

BCIT's figures are for its full-time Technology programmes, not arts (a weighted average across three tuition bands since 2021/22).

B.C.'s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills publishes one annual tuition figure per public institution: two semesters of five courses for a typical full-time undergraduate arts student, domestic and international. It is an arts figure — other programmes can cost more or less. The ministry publishes mandatory fees in a separate dataset, not shown here. Since 2005, domestic tuition increases at B.C. public institutions have been limited to 2% a year.

Every year since 2016/17
Academic yearDomesticInternational
2025/26$6,029$23,054
2024/25$5,911$21,969
2023/24$5,795$20,941
2022/23$5,681$20,104
2021/22$5,570$19,709
2020/21$5,901$20,627
2019/20$5,787$20,223
2018/19$5,674$19,828
2017/18$5,563$19,441
2016/17$5,455$19,060

Source: B.C. Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, tuition fees for arts programs at B.C. public post-secondary institutions (published September 2025).

What isn't here

B.C. publishes one tuition figure per institution, for one typical programme (arts at most institutions) — check British Columbia Institute of Technology for the fee of the programme you want, and note that domestic and international rates differ sharply. The graduate figures come from a survey, not tax records, so they describe the graduates who answered. Entry requirements are set by each institution.

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Adapted from Statistics Canada, tables 37-10-0277-01 and 37-10-0278-01, Postsecondary Student Information System. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product. “Not published” in the enrolment figures means Statistics Canada suppressed the cell for confidentiality; it does not mean zero.

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