Rock Valley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Rock Valley College at a glance
4,359
students enrolled
1,363
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$5,242
average net price a year
Tuition $9,750 in state, $20,820 out of state
$34,774
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,158
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 37% | 509 |
| Health professions | 22% | 293 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 13% | 173 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 11% | 145 |
| Precision production | 4% | 60 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 26 | 1 |
The job market around Rock Valley College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Winnebago County, where the college is.
173
open professional jobs
26
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.6%
unemployment in Winnebago County
2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier
$64,363
median household income
Winnebago County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (3 open).
Hiring most: Michael Page (15), Raytheon (12), RTX (10), Amazon (6), Mastec (6), Cintas (3), Eleven Recruiting (3), Eric V Stearley CPC & Associates (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (66), Operations (37), Sales (19), Administration (8), Finance (8), Human Resources (4). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: The Workforce Connection Inc..
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Common questions
- How big is Rock Valley College?
- Rock Valley College enrolls about 4,359 students and is a public 2-year institution in Rockford, Illinois. It awards about 1,363 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Rock Valley College?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Rock Valley College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,774 six years after entry and $39,158 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Rock Valley College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Rock Valley College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Rock Valley College?
- 173 open professional jobs are listed in Winnebago County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.
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