Renton Technical College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Renton Technical College at a glance

• 1,783

  students enrolled

• 720

  degrees and certificates a year

• 46%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,296

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,673 in state, $5,207 out of state

• $45,679

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,782

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Renton Technical College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Renton Technical College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of King County, where the college is.

• 8,415

  open professional jobs

• 437

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,874 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (79 open), academic (5 open), programs (155 open), engineering (3,017 open), data & analytics (830 open), security (228 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (346), Blue Origin (286), Apple (91), Microsoft (74), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,017), Data & Analytics (830), Finance (661), Operations (654), Sales (456), Product (362). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee · 1,759 students
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Common questions

How big is Renton Technical College?

Renton Technical College enrolls about 1,783 students and is a public 4-year institution in Renton, Washington. It awards about 720 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Renton Technical College?

46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Renton Technical College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,679 six years after entry and $49,782 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Renton Technical College offer AI or data science degrees?

Renton Technical College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Renton Technical College?

8,415 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 437 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.