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Renton Technical College or RTC was established in 1942, as a war production school. The college was known to provide customized pre-employment training and job upgrading-retraining programs throughout the duration of World War II.
Renton Technical College awards degrees in more than 35 preparatory programs, apprenticeship and various occupational degree programs. It also provides certificates in over 80 programs. The college enrolls more than 15,000 students every term.
The RTC campus consists of more than 8 buildings, spread across an area of 400,000 square feet. It has also acquired numerous off-campus facilities through which it provides training in the growing industries of health, service and information technology.
Renton Technical College can be found in Renton, WA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Renton Technical College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Renton Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. 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 2007-2008, 4,915 students were enrolled in Renton Technical College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
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
http://www.rtc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 207 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical lab assistant, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, medical coding, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 179 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 99 | automobile mechanics, precision systems maintenance, musical instrument repair, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 80 | data processing tech, computer networking |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 75 | personal and culinary services, chef training, pastry |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | drafting, surveying tech, environmental engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Administration | 46 | health and medical administrative, medical receptionist, medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 33 | accounting technology, banking, business and related services |
| Office and Administration | 31 | receptionist, office management, office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 19 | construction trades, property management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | security and protective services |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Renton Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 381 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 319 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 147 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 72 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Renton Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,915 students (2,146 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 34% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 96% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Renton, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,032 |
Financial Aid:
Renton Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1043400)
Renton Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 44 | $58,640 | 25 | $59,295 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $58,640 | 25 | $59,295 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
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
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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