Rasmussen University-Illinois
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About This School
Rasmussen University-Illinois is a private for-profit institution located in Rockford, Illinois with approximately 1,145 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,854 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for working adults or career-changers in the Rockford area who need flexible scheduling and a practical, career-focused credential — not a traditional 18-year-old heading off to a four-year college experience. The programs in health sciences and business do have real regional relevance, and the median debt at graduation of $20,899 is actually more manageable than you'd see at many for-profit schools. That said, the numbers here tell a story you need to take seriously: a 41% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, and median earnings of $34,300 a decade after enrollment are modest — especially when weighed against tuition costs and what you'd hope a degree would do for your earning power long-term. Before committing, I'd strongly encourage visiting the specific program you're interested in, asking directly about job placement rates and employer partnerships in your field, and comparing this option against community colleges in the area that may offer similar pathways at lower cost. If you do enroll, go in with a clear plan, use every academic support resource available, and treat the graduation rate as a warning to stay engaged — not a reason to walk away automatically.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Rasmussen University-Illinois graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($56,503 vs $46,706 nationally), and most below it in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($60,039 vs $65,389).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 770 | $79,954 | $80,813 | −$859 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 39 | $43,243 | $42,269 | +$974 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $57,337 | $48,733 | +$8,604 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 29 | $39,403 | $37,656 | +$1,747 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | $60,039 | $65,389 | −$5,350 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 12 | $60,288 | $54,425 | +$5,863 |
| Human Services, General | 11 | $46,185 | $39,422 | +$6,763 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | $56,503 | $46,706 | +$9,797 |
| Legal Support Services | 10 | $45,751 | $44,669 | +$1,082 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 9 | $57,424 | $56,556 | +$868 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | $51,541 | $54,726 | −$3,185 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | $53,756 | $47,660 | +$6,096 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,145 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Rasmussen University-Illinois
6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61108-2513
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rasmussen University-Illinois cost?
The average net price at Rasmussen University-Illinois is about $19,854 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Rasmussen University-Illinois?
Rasmussen University-Illinois has a graduation rate of 41%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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