Rockford University
Rockford, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 972 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,877 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,841 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,987 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,229 |
| $110k and up | $27,097 |
| All families (average) | $22,436 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,537 | +$34,455 | clears the bar | $26,980 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,776 | +$54,694 | clears the bar | $32,450 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,331 | +$27,249 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,780 | +$10,698 | clears the bar | $26,600 | 2.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $73,751 | +$37,669 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $46,642 | +$10,560 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 2.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.