Renton Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, cooking and culinary arts, and computer science and engineering.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Renton Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 60% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 4,879 in 2009-2010 (2,207 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (64 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Insurance

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (87 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (27 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (60 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Personal and Culinary Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (46 awarded)

• Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

LAW (11 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (1 awarded)

• Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (122 awarded)

• Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
• Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
• Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (69 awarded)

• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (231 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 (197 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (37 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Office Management and Supervision
• Receptionist

PRODUCTION TRADES (40 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Precision Metal Working
• Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (30 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage