Higher Education

Higher Education Means Higher Earning Potential & Better Quality of Life

For 75 years, Renton Technical College (RTC) has been an optimal choice for many in the Renton area who seek training, re-training, and educational opportunities that make job entry and success possible. Renton Technical College is located on 30 acres just north of NE 3rd Street in Renton. It is one of 34 colleges in Washington operated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

RTC offers over 50 career training programs with a multitude of certificate options.  Renton Technical College is keenly focused on preparing students for today’s real-world job market. The College partners with organizations like WorkSource that provides services for job seekers and businesses. The College prides itself on connecting graduates to jobs with good wages. (Learn more by visiting rtc.edu/fast-facts.)

Nearby Higher ED Institutions 

In addition to Renton Technical College, the city benefits from diverse and esteemed higher educational institutions located in the Greater Seattle area. All of the colleges and universities listed offer programs that challenge and prepare students to become integral components of our region’s workforce.

• University of Washington
• Bellevue College
• Northwest University
• Seattle University
• Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Green River College
• Renton Technical College