Rockingham Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,065 students.
About This School
Rockingham Community College is a public institution located in Wentworth, North Carolina with approximately 1,065 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,060 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $29,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rockingham Community College is a public community college located in Wentworth, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,380/year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere, making it a genuinely low-risk choice for students who want to minimize debt while exploring career paths or transferring to a four-year school. However, the median earnings of $29,500 ten years out are modest, so if you're looking for a program with a strong wage premium, you'll want to research specific credentials carefully rather than assuming a degree alone will significantly boost your income. Best suited for local students seeking an affordable starting point, career training, or a cost-conscious transfer pathway.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% 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.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 112 | $43,129 | $44,125 | −$996 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $75,653 | $80,813 | −$5,160 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $57,379 | $65,389 | −$8,010 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | $31,643 | $37,073 | −$5,430 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | $36,901 | $48,733 | −$11,832 |
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?
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 (1,065 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rockingham Community College cost?
The average net price at Rockingham Community College is about $2,060 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 Rockingham Community College?
Rockingham Community College has a graduation rate of 32%, 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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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