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Renton Technical College, also known as RTC, is located in Renton, Washington, United States. It is one of the colleges, in the State of Washington, operated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The college provides training, re-training, and upgrading for students seeking marketable job skills.
The main goal of RTC is to provide job training in the shortest period of time and at the least cost. This is an important criteria for both students and taxpayers. The vocational training provided at RTC comprises of three programs:
- Apprenticeship-related instruction
- Full-time, initial job training
- Part-time, retraining or upgrading existing skills
RTC's campus is home to several student-run clubs and organizations. The student body has a good number of international students. There are special clubs on campus to assist foreign students.
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Campus Location3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4195
USA
Main Tel: (425) 235-2352
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, medical adminstration, computer science and engineering, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 381 | 21 | | 1-2 year certificate | 319 | 21 | | Associate | 147 | 24 | | 2-4 year degree | 72 | 9 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,915 in 2007-2008 (2,146 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,140 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,032 |
Financial Aid: Renton Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (80 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (19 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Construction Trades
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (75 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Personal and Culinary Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (28 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (54 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
LAW (5 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (99 awarded) - Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- 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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (46 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (207 awarded) - 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 (179 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (31 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Office Management and Supervision
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (26 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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