Renton Technical College

What are the graduation rates for students at Renton Technical College?

RTC's reported overall graduation rate is 46% in IPEDS 2024-25 data. This is a defined completion measure, not the share of everyone who ever takes a class at the college.

Federal graduation-rate reporting follows a specified entering group and completion window, so it does not describe every part-time student, transfer entrant, or student taking a class without pursuing a credential. RTC's reported rate was 55% in the preceding year; a change in the rate alone does not establish why outcomes changed.

Applicants comparing programs should look beyond an institution-wide figure. A short certificate and a longer degree have different normal timelines, while licensing examinations and employment are separate outcomes from graduation. The most useful follow-up is the completion information for the specific program and credential under consideration.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Renton Technical College?

No single salary figure describes the earning potential of an RTC education. Pay depends on the occupation, location, experience, credential, and whether a student enters or advances within a field after leaving college.

Program-level earnings measures, when available, need careful reading: an amount measured one year after completion is not a starting-salary offer, and a median is not a prediction for an individual. Before comparing tuition with potential income, students should identify the occupation a program prepares them for and examine its local pay range, licensing requirements, and opportunities for advancement. Career services and employer events can support a job search, but they are not themselves evidence of a particular earnings outcome.