Renton Technical College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,782
in 2021+40% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 40% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 25% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 58% | $3,157 |
| 1999 | — | — | 62% | $2,992 |
| 2000 | — | — | 57% | $3,287 |
| 2001 | — | — | 53% | $3,550 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57% | $3,557 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 58% | $3,709 |
| 2005 | — | — | 67% | $3,709 |
| 2006 | — | — | 62% | $3,313 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65% | $3,679 |
| 2008 | $35,500 | — | 57% | $4,198 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51% | $4,475 |
| 2010 | $33,800 | $11,097 | 53% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | — | $8,367 | 57% | $5,301 |
| 2012 | $35,100 | $5,988 | 62% | $5,250 |
| 2013 | $34,800 | $6,981 | 56% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | $36,800 | $7,532 | 61% | $5,500 |
| 2015 | $38,800 | $7,153 | 63% | $5,500 |
| 2016 | — | $7,096 | 56% | $6,000 |
| 2017 | — | $7,561 | 61% | $6,220 |
| 2018 | — | $7,054 | 63% | $6,935 |
| 2019 | — | $6,123 | 57% | $6,631 |
| 2020 | — | $7,498 | 63% | $7,000 |
| 2021 | $49,782 | $6,862 | 57% | $6,993 |
| 2022 | — | $5,150 | 57% | — |
| 2023 | — | $7,288 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | — | $5,051 | 55% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,296 | 46% | — |