Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois · Public · 4,359 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,409 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,228 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,756 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,615 |
| $110k and up | $11,568 |
| All families (average) | $5,242 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,072 | +$7,990 | clears the bar | $6,900 | 0.9 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,005 | +$11,923 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $47,679 | +$11,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,578 | +$39,496 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $83,428 | +$47,346 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,373 | +$47,291 | clears the bar | $8,968 | 0.2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $76,660 | +$40,578 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.