Program Details Page Industrial Engineering Certificate and AAS

Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Industrial Engineering Certificate and AAS program! This page is designed to give an overview of your pathway based on your starting quarter. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses.

Bookstore Information

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The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), or Spring (April)

How long is the program?

9 quarters (27 months) with 115 credits for the certificate
- formerly 119 credits; changed effective fall 2023
125 credits for the AAS degree
- formerly 134 credits; changed effective fall 2023

When do classes meet? Monday through Thursday, with different times each quarter

Industrial Engineering shares many skills with Commercial Building Engineering (CBE): electrical systems, refrigeration, boiler operations, and basic maintenance. Instead of working on buildings, you learn to work on industrial machines with specialty training in welding and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

What does an industrial engineer do?

What is the average salary?

$103,420 annually in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most industrial engineers earn at least $78,400; there is a wide salary range. As you gain experience and promotions you will earn more.

Who can I contact with questions?

New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Industrial Engineering.

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Overall Materials Needed:

Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers in the RTC Library or Learning Resource Center)
Working internet connection
Calculator ($15)
Textbooks and software (approximately $1,735)

Minimum grades or course GPA:

You need to earn a grade of 1.0 or better in each individual class in this program, and you must have a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to graduate.

Materials Warning

Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Fall 2023 start

Quarter 1

[Fall 2023] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,663**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	YES	6
WTD 109	Safety, Tool, and Equipment Certification	NO	3
WTD 175	Communication for Trades	NO	1

Quarter 2

[Winter 2024] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,284**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 111	Control Fundamentals	YES	7
CBE 116	HVAC/Plumbing Distribution and Lab	same as 111	5
CBE 214	Mechanical Prints and Lab	YES	6

Quarter 3

[Spring 2024] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,738**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 112	Pneumatic Controls and Lab	same as 111	5
CBE 113	Preventive Maintenance and Lab	YES	4
MEC 109	Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens	same as 201	3

Quarter 4

[Summer 2024] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,754**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 118	Critical Systems	YES	4
MEC 114	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen-Bradley I	YES	4
AMATH 175	Financial Math or another mathematics class	NO	5

Quarter 5

[Fall 2024] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,723**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 150	Hazardous Waste Management	YES	3
CBE 190	LEED Green Building	TBD	4
MEC 115	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen-Bradley II	YES	3
WTD 180	Human Relations for Trades	NO	2

Quarter 6

[Winter 2025] Quarter 6 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,723 for certificate (12 credits), $2,118 for degree (17 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 105	Boiler Operators	YES	8
CBE 216	Welding Fundamentals and Lab	YES	4
for AAS degree only ANTH& 234	Religion and Culture (recommended) or another social science class	varies by class	5

Quarter 7

[Spring 2025] Quarter 7 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,920**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 102	Advanced Electrical and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 106	Boiler Lab	same as 105	4
CBE 215	Mechanical Maintenance and Lab	TBD	5

Quarter 8

[Summer 2025] Quarter 8 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,541 for certificate (10 credits); $1,936 for degree (15 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 103	National Electrical Code	YES	4
CBE 107	Refrigeration Fundamentals	YES	6
for AAS degree only COMP 100	Applied Composition (recommended) or any General Education communication or humanities class	varies by class	5

Quarter 9

[Fall 2025] Quarter 9 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,738**

**It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 104	Computer Fundamentals and Lab	NO	2
CBE 115	HVAC Systems and Lab	YES	5
CBE 213	Motor Control Principles and Lab	YES	5

Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $17,835

Grand Total Estimate for Your AAS Degree: $18,625

Fall 2022

Quarter 1

[Fall] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,047**
Start your journey with classes in basic electricity (wiring and testing) computer use, first aid and CPR, and strategies for effective teamwork.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	TBD	6
CBE 104	Computer Fundamentals and Lab	TBD	2
WTD 109	Safety, Tool, and Equipment Certification	TBD	3
WTD 175	Communication for Trades	TBD	1
WTD 180	Human Relations for Trades	TBD	2

Quarter 2

[Winter 2023] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,147**
Learn more about installation and maintenance of multi-phase electrical systems. You also study stick, MIG, and TIG welding, as well as proper operation of steam boilers.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 102	Advanced Electrical and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 105	Boiler Operators	TBD	8
CBE 216	Welding Fundamentals and Lab	TBD	4

Quarter 3

[Spring 2023] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,800**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 106	Boiler Lab	TBD	4
CBE 215	Mechanical Maintenance and Lab	TBD	5
AMATH 175	Financial Math or a MATH& class	varies by class	5

Quarter 4

[Summer 2023] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,226 for certificate (9 credits), $1,741 for degree (14 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 103	National Electrical Code	TBD	4
CBE 213	Motor Control Principles and Lab	TBD	5
for AAS degree only HUM& 101	Introduction to Humanities or another communications or humanities class	varies by class	5

Quarter 5

[Fall 2023] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,968**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 115	HVAC Systems and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 116	HVAC/Plumbing Distribution and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 218	Programmable Logic Controls II	TBD	4

Quarter 6

[Winter 2024] Quarter 6 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,690 for certificate (19 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 111	Control Fundamentals	TBD	7
CBE 201	Mechanical Prints and Lab	TBD	6
CBE 214	Mechanical Prints and Lab	TBD	6

Quarter 7

[Spring 2024] Quarter 7 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,737 for certificate (12 credits), $2,073 for degree (17 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 112	Pneumatic Controls and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 113	Preventive Maintenance and Lab	TBD	4
CBE 211	Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens	TBD	3
for AAS degree only ANTH& 234	Religion and Culture or another social science class	varies by class	5

Quarter 8

[Summer 2024] Quarter 8 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,764**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 107	Refrigeration Fundamentals	TBD	6
CBE 118	Critical Systems	TBD	4
CBE 210	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen-Bradley	TBD	3

Quarter 9

[Fall 2024] Quarter 9 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,710 for certificate (11 credits), $2,105 for degree (16 credits)**

**It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 150	Hazardous Waste Management	TBD	3
CBE 190	LEED Green Building	TBD	4
CBE 206	Programmable Logic Controls I	TBD	4
for AAS degree only COMP 100	Applied Composition or any General Education class as a degree elective	varies by class	5

Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $17,976

Grand Total Estimate for Your AAS Degree: $19,222

Winter 2023

Quarter 1

[Winter] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $2,032**
Start your journey with classes in operation of steam boilers, computer use, first aid and CPR, and strategies for effective teamwork.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
CBE 105	Boiler Operators	TBD	8
WTD 109	Safety, Tool, and Equipment Certification	TBD	3
WTD 175	Communication for Trades	TBD	1
WTD 180	Human Relations for Trades	TBD	2

Quarter 2

[Spring 2023] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $1,936**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	TBD	6
CBE 106	Boiler Lab	TBD	4
CBE 215	Mechanical Maintenance and Lab	TBD	5

Quarter 3

[Summer 2023] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $1,345 for certificate (9 credits), $1,800 for degree (14 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 103	National Electrical Code	TBD	4
CBE 213	Motor Control Principles and Lab	TBD	5
for AAS degree only HUM& 101	Introduction to Humanities or another communications or humanities class	varies by class	5

Quarter 4

[Fall 2023] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $2,027**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 115	HVAC Systems and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 116	HVAC/Plumbing Distribution and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 104	Computer Fundamentals and Lab	TBD	2
CBE 218	Programmable Logic Controls II	TBD	4

Quarter 5

[Winter 2024] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $2,144**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 111	Control Fundamentals	TBD	7
CBE 214	Mechanical Prints and Lab	TBD	6
AMATH 175	Financial Math or MATH& option	TBD	5

Quarter 6

[Spring 2024] Quarter 6 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $1,678**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 112	Pneumatic Controls and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 113	Preventive Maintenance and Lab	TBD	4
CBE 211	Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens	varies by class	3

Quarter 7

[Summer 2024] Quarter 7 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $1,764**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 107	Refrigeration Fundamentals	TBD	6
CBE 118	Critical Systems	TBD	4
CBE 210	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen-Bradley	TBD	3

Quarter 8

[Fall 2024] Quarter 8 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $1,592 for certificate (11 credits), $1,987 for degree (16 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 150	Hazardous Waste Management	TBD	3
CBE 190	LEED Green Building	TBD	4
CBE 206	Programmable Logic Controls I	TBD	4
for AAS degree only ANTH& 234	Religion and Culture or another social science class	varies by class	5

Quarter 9

[Winter 2025] Quarter 9 Course Information
**Estimated Cost: $1,345 for certificate (9 credits), $1,800 for degree (14 credits)**

**It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 216	Welding Fundamentals and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 102	Advanced Electrical and Lab	TBD	4
for AAS degree only COMP 100	Applied Composition or any General Education class as a degree elective	varies by class	5

Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $17,614

Grand Total Estimate for Your AAS Degree: $18,918

Spring 2023

Quarter 1

[Spring] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,800**
Start your journey with classes in basic electricity (wiring and testing) computer use, first aid and CPR, and strategies for effective teamwork.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	TBD	6
WTD 109	Safety, Tool, and Equipment Certification	TBD	3
WTD 175	Communication for Trades	TBD	1
WTD 180	Human Relations for Trades	TBD	2

Quarter 2

[Summer 2023] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,199 for certificate (8 credits), $1,714 for degree (13 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 103	National Electrical Code	TBD	4
CBE 213	Motor Control Principles and Lab	TBD	5
for AAS degree only HUM& 101	Introduction to Humanities or another communications or humanities class	varies by class	5

Quarter 3

[Fall 2023] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,179**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 115	HVAC Systems and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 116	HVAC/Plumbing Distribution and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 104	Computer Fundamentals and Lab	TBD	2
CBE 218	Programmable Logic Controls II	TBD	4

Quarter 4

[Winter 2024] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,058**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 111	Control Fundamentals	TBD	7
CBE 214	Mechanical Prints and Lab	TBD	6
AMATH 175	Financial Math or MATH& option	varies by class	5

Quarter 5

[Spring 2024] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,764**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 112	Pneumatic Controls and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 113	Preventive Maintenance and Lab	TBD	4
CBE 211	Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens	TBD	3

Quarter 6

[Summer 2024] Quarter 6 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,764**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 107	Refrigeration Fundamentals	TBD	6
CBE 118	Critical Systems	TBD	4
CBE 210	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen-Bradley	TBD	3

Quarter 7

[Fall 2024] Quarter 7 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,592 for certificate (11 credits), $1,987 for degree (16 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 150	Hazardous Waste Management	TBD	3
CBE 190	LEED Green Building	TBD	4
CBE 212	Programmable Logic Controls I	TBD	4
for AAS degree only ANTH& 234	Religion and Culture or another social science class	varies by class	5

Quarter 8

[Winter 2025] Quarter 8 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,663 for certificate (12 credits), $2,058 for degree (17 credits)**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 216	Welding Fundamentals and Lab	TBD	4
CBE 105	Boiler Operators	TBD	8
for AAS degree only COMP 100	Applied Composition or any General Education class as a degree elective	varies by class	5

Quarter 9

[Spring 2025] Quarter 9 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,909**

**It's time to apply for your certificate and AAS graduate!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 102	Advanced Electrical and Lab	TBD	5
CBE 106	Boiler Lab	TBD	4
CBE 215	Mechanical Maintenance and Lab	TBD	5

Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $17,678

Grand Total Estimate for Your AAS Degree: $18,983

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