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Renton Technical College can be found in Renton, Washington (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Renton Technical College.
The most common majors at the school are in cooking and culinary arts.
Renton Technical College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 8,217 students were enrolled in Renton Technical College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at Renton Technical College are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Renton Technical College prepares a diverse student population for work, fulfilling the employment needs of individuals, business and industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4195
General Phone: (425) 235-2352
Admissions Phone: (425) 235-2352
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 235-5841
http://www.rtc.edu
Renton Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 247 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant, surgical tech, pharmacy tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 246 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 91 | accounting technology, banking, retail, vehicle parts marketing, business and related services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 91 | industrial electronics tech, appliance repair, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, musical instrument repair, precision systems maintenance, electrical installation and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 88 | surveying tech, drafting, electronics tech, civil engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 76 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office data entry, office management, receptionist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 71 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 67 | chef training, personal and culinary services, pastry |
| Construction Trades | 39 | construction trades |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | health and medical administrative, medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical office assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | security and protective services |
| Law | 18 | legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, precision metal working, machinist |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Renton Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 508 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 403 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 136 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 117 | 26 |
In 2005, Renton Technical College had a total enrollment of 8,217 students (3,628 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Renton, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (425) 235-2352
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,132 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,132 |
| Books and supplies | $ 993 |
Financial Aid:
Renton Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1043400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 235-5841
Renton Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $49,191 | 29 | $47,041 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $49,191 | 29 | $47,041 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 3 | $35,495 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $35,495 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Renton Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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