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Automotive Technology
Renton Technical College

Automotive Technology

Renton Technical College ETPL

This program teaches student how to work on modern automobiles. It covers all aspects of automotive repair. Students will practice their skills in a state-of-the-art facility. Graduates earn a Washington State Emission Certification and ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certificate. Students also have the opportunity to earn ASE certification in other automotive specialties.

Visit the program website Michael Fobes; Wheeler Trinh; Ryan Hoaglin; David Uryash Full-time Faculty Automotive Technology (425) 235-2379; (425 mfobes@rtc.edu; wtrinh@rtc.edu; rhoaglin@rtc.edu; duryash@rtc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,247.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

17 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

80

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

ACCUPLACER math score of 235 or completion of MATH 065 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. A student with an ACCUPLACER math score of less than 235 may enroll in the first quarter, but must also co-register for BAST 092. High school diploma or GED equivalent recommended. High school level courses in math, science, power, or auto mechanics. Counselor and instructor interview. Hold and maintain a valid driver's license. Insurable to school requirements (good driving record).

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

83%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,100

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

63%

Other Services

7%

Manufacturing

6%

Transportation and Warehousing

6%

Other Industries

5%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
182
Completion rate
83%
Average number of students who completed each year
61
Gender
Male
95%
Female
5%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
19%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
41%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
16%
20 to 29
65%
30 to 39
13%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
73%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
2%