Awards and Achievements
This is a partial list of BC’s awards for excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership. The list covers the period 2017-2024.
2025
BC ranked #1 – best college in the 425 region (425 Magazine)
BC ranked #1 – best college for salary potential in WA (Payscale)
BC ranked #1 – return on investment in WA (Georgetown CEW)
BC ranked #1 – best college for associate in computer systems networking in the Far West region (College Factual)
BC ranked #2 – best college for RN to BSN in WA (Nurse.org)
BC ranked #4 – best college for associate in allied health professions in WA (College Factual)
BC ranked #8 – best college for salary potential in the U.S. (Payscale)
BC ranked #16 – best college for associate in allied health professions in the U.S. (College Factual)
BC awarded – Leader College designation from Achieving the Dream (one of 23 in the U.S.)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for salary potential in WA (Payscale)
- BC ranked #1 – best value in WA (Research.com)
- BC ranked #1 – best college housing in WA (Online School Guide)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for RN to BSN in WA (Nurse.org)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for associate in allied health professions in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for associate in computer systems networking in the Far West (College Factual)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for associate in diagnostic medical sonography in the Far West (College Factual)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for associate in liberal arts general studies in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for associate in sciences & humanities in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #1 – best college for students with autism in the U.S. (Best Value Schools)
- BC ranked #1 – most affordable bachelor’s in digital marketing in the U.S. (TechGuide)
- BC ranked #2 – best college for associate in computer & information science in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #2 – best accredited RN-to-BSN programs in WA (NursingProcess)
- BC ranked #2 – best college for associate in computer graphics in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #2 – best college for associate in electroneurodiagnostic tech in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #2 – best college for associate in electroencephalographic tech in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #2 – best college for associate in computer programming in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #4 – best college for bachelor’s in computer and info systems in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #4 – best college for associate in computer software in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #5 – best value in Far West (Research.com)
- BC ranked #5 – best college for associate in nuclear medical technology in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #7 – best college for associate in nursing in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #7 – best college for associate students to study nursing in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #7 – best college for associate in health information technology in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #7 – best college for associate in medical records technology in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #8 – best college for associate in WA (UniversityHQ)
- BC ranked #8 – best college for salary potential in the U.S. (Payscale)
- BC ranked #9 – best college for associate in diagnostic sonography in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #9 – best college for associate in computer systems networking in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #10 – best college for associate in computer programming in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #10 – best cybersecurity program in WA (UniversityHQ)
- BC ranked #11 – best criminal justice program in WA (UniversityHQ)
- BC ranked #13 – best college for online learning in the U.S. (Newsweek)
- BC ranked #16 – best college for associate in allied health professions in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #17 – most affordable management programs in the U.S. (UniversityHQ)
- BC ranked #19 – best value in WA (Research.com)
- BC ranked #22 – best bachelor’s programs in WA (UniversityHQ)
- BC ranked #28 – best digital marketing program in the U.S. (TechGuide)
- BC ranked #25 – best college for associate in computer & info sciences in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #25 – best college for bachelor’s in health care management in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #31 – best college for associate in health sciences & services in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC ranked #33 – best college for associate in general health services in the U.S. (College Factual)
- BC recognized as one of the top colleges for students with disabilities in the U.S.(Appily)
- BC recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as one of 52 colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
- BC ranked #1 – best community college in WA (Academic Influence)
- BC ranked #1 – best community college for salary potential in WA (Payscale)
- BC ranked #1 – best associate in medical sonography in the U.S. (CollegeChoice)
- BC ranked #1 – best affordable online healthcare management program in the U.S. (Affordable Schools)
- BC ranked #2 – most affordable online RN to BSN program in the U.S. (BestColleges)
- BC ranked #3 – best medical assistant program in WA (NursingProcess)
- BC ranked #8 – best phlebotomy certification program in U.S. (NursingProcess)
- BC ranked #10 – most affordable colleges in the U.S. (AllWomen)
- BC ranked #13 – best online learning in the U.S. (Newsweek)
- BC ranked #26 – best colleges and universities for people with disabilities in the U.S. (The Edvocate)
- BC nominated for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
- BC awarded the U.S. Department of Education Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students Grant (one of only 34 colleges and universities in the U.S.)
- BC ranked #1 – best return on investment among public colleges in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #2 – best 10-year return on investment of any degree-granting college in WA (Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University)
- BC ranked #1 – best community college in WA (Academic Influence)
- BC ranked #3 – best public colleges in WA (College Factual)
- BC ranked #8 – most affordable colleges in WA (Academic Influence)
- BC ranked #8 – best 10-year ROI among public colleges offering four-year degrees in the U.S. (Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University)
- BC ranked #13 – best nursing school in WA (Payscale)
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations for communication excellence
- BC awarded National Science Foundation Improving Undergraduates STEM Education Grant supporting underrepresented students pursuing degrees in STEM fields
- BC awarded Department of Education Title III Award – providing support to improve educational outcomes for historically excluded student populations
- BC awarded Department of Justice Office of Violence against Women Grant supporting efforts to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus
- BC awarded TRIO student Support Services Grant providing support services and resources to low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities to help student success, retention and completion
- BC ranked #1 – best associate degree in medical sonography in the U.S. (CollegeChoice)
- BC ranked #2 – most affordable online RN to BSN program in the U.S. (BestColleges)
- BC ranked #3 – best medical assistant program in WA (NursingProcess)
- BC ranked #4 – best colleges in WA (Intelligent)
- BC ranked #5 – best online RN-to-BSN nursing school in WA (TopRNtoBSN)
- BC ranked #7 – best affordable healthcare management college in the U.S. (UniversityHQ)
- BC ranked #10 – best college for an associate degree by salary in the U.S. (GradReports
- BC ranked #15 – for diversity in WA (CollegeFactual)
- BC ranked #1 – best digital marketing program in U.S. (CollegeConsensus)
- BC ranked #1 – best associate in medical sonography in U.S. (CollegeChoice)
- BC ranked #1 – best affordable online healthcare management degree in U.S. (Affordable Schools)
- BC ranked #1 – best community college by salary potential in WA (Payscale)
- BC ranked #4 – best online RN-to-BSN nursing school in WA (TopRNtoBSN)
- BC ranked #6 – best associate in nursing in WA (Nursing Schools Almanac)
- BC ranked #13 – best nursing school in WA (Payscale)
- BC designated military friendly school (Military Friendly)
- BC Student Success Center earns National Educational Facilities Merit Award
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations for communication excellence
- BC ranked #1 – best online healthcare management degree in the U.S. (Affordable Schools)
- BC ranked #9 – best online colleges in WA (OnlineU)
- BC ranked #10 – best nursing program in WA (Registered Nursing)
- BC ranked Top 25 – best colleges for students with autism in the U.S. (Best Value Schools)
- BC ranked #29 – top colleges for students with disabilities in the U.S. (Great Value Schools)
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations for communication excellence