High Demand Careers

Renton Technical College offers many technical and professional programs that can lead to careers in high demand with high wages for King County. A high wage job in King County is one that earns more than $14 per hour.

• Computer Science - $11.50 to $18.04
• Surgical Technologists - $15.95 to $18.64
• Licensed Practical Nurse - $17.03 to $22.21
• Automotive Mechanics - $10.72 to $16.65
• Welders - $14.83 to $19.41

Expected Earnings in King County of People with 2-5 years Work Experience

• Computer Science - $21.68 per hour
• Surgical Technologists - $21.68 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurse - $20.18 per hour
• Automotive Mechanics - $23.68 per hour
• Welders - $19.83 per hour

Many Certificate programs are only four-quarters long; you could find employment and then take the classes necessary to gain an AAS or AAS-T in the evening or on-line. Open the doors to employment quickly.

• Renton Technical College average tuition for most programs for 2006-2007 is $2,991 (3 quarters).
• Average Washington state four-year public college/ university tuition is $4,950 annually.
  (From: Trends in College Pricing, 2005)
• A two-year degree increases average earnings for women by 47% and for men by 30% over incomes earned by those with a high school diploma.