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Commercial Building Engineering
Renton Technical College

Commercial Building Engineering

Renton Technical College ETPL
Modern commercial buildings are wonders of engineering, combining electrical, mechanical and communications systems to create safe, comfortable environments for people. The Commercial Building Engineering program prepares students to regulate and maintain the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems of commercial buildings. Students will train on the principles and practices of refrigeration and building systems, boiler operations, and hazardous waste management. This program is a recognized School of Technology by the cities of Seattle and Tacoma.
Visit the program website Nabeel Alshakerchi (253) 243-4230 nalshakerchi@rtc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,570.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Must take the Accuplacer test with a score of QRAS: 200-219 or higher before enrolling in AMATH 175 or CBE 101. Admission Recommendations: Able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally, climb ladders and work in confined spaces. Write, speak and understand English. Mechanically inclined with good eye/hand coordination. Willing to work shift work, weekends and holidays. To be employed in this field, the student must be able to perform moderately physically demanding tasks on a regular basis.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Building/Property Maintenance

Completion rate

54%

Employment rate

81%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$30.71

Typical (median) annual earnings

$65,992.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Building/Property Maintenance

Manufacturing

30%

Real Estate

30%

Other Industries

17%

Education

13%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
52
Completion rate
54%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
97%
Female
3%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
31%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
40%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
26%
30 to 39
40%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
49%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
12%