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RETS Technical Center, Massachusetts

Overview of RETS Technical Center

Boston, Massachusetts is home to RETS Technical Center. Boston is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at RETS Technical Center go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician and mechanics and repair.

RETS Technical Center Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

RETS Technical Center has 330 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at RETS Technical Center are male.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting RETS Technical Center

RETS Technical Center
570 Rutherford Ave
Charlestown, MA 02129
General Phone: (617) 580-4010
Admissions Phone: (617) 580-4010
http://www.retstech.com

RETS Technical Center Programs and Degrees (2005)

RETS Technical Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair85HVAC
Medical Assistant And Technician42medical assistant
Engineering Technician27electronics tech

Number of programs and degrees for RETS Technical Center in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years851
Award of less than 1 academic year421
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years271

Student Body

In 2005, RETS Technical Center had a total enrollment of 330 students (330 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White26%
Black21%
Hispanic16%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races34%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-196%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2926%
30-3412%
35-3911%
40-4911%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts100%

RETS Technical Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time27 %

RETS Technical Center Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

RETS Technical Center Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (617) 580-4010

RETS Technical Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
RETS Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 748800)

RETS Technical Center Faculty

RETS Technical Center has a tenure system for faculty.

RETS Technical Center Degree Programs (2005)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant

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RETS Technical Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets RETS Technical Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%RETS Technical Center Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%RETS Technical Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%RETS Technical Center Number of students
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%RETS Technical Center % of degrees in engineering technician
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%RETS Technical Center Minority % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%RETS Technical Center Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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