Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Wentworth, North Carolina, Rockingham Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,065 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,480 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 32.1%. The average net price after financial aid is $2,060 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,480
Graduation Rate
32.1%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$2,060
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.88x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,065
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,966
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,574
Pell Grant Rate
44.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$1,161
Income $30K–$48K
$1,586
Income $48K–$75K
$3,023
Income $110K+
$1,774
Student Demographics
Women
60.7%
White
58.7%
Black
18.4%
Hispanic
11.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
3.8%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (25)
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,129 | 112 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,653 | 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $57,379 | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | $31,643 | 12 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Administration & Management | $36,901 | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 44 |
| Practical Nursing | $51,613 | 20 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $42,719 | 4 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in North Carolina
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