Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL · Associate's Degree · about 509 graduates a year
Rock Valley College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rock Valley College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 402 | Black Hawk College Moline, IL | $44,116 | $43,344 | #516 | $30,390 |
| 403 | Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT | $44,114 | $45,309 | #376 | $29,597 |
| 404 | Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA | $44,088 | $40,117 | #709 | — |
| 405 | Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | $44,072 | $43,300 | #520 | $27,601 |
| 406 | Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA | $44,051 | $38,792 | #779 | $28,529 |
| 407 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster Lancaster, SC | $44,036 | $48,829 | #187 | $22,995 |
| 408 | Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR | $44,031 | $44,290 | #446 | $29,560 |
Other Majors at Rock Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $83,428 | — | #6 of 176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,373 | $68,229 | #344 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $76,660 | $59,574 | #39 of 237 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $47,679 | $21,956 | #56 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rock Valley College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,601 one year after graduating and $44,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rock Valley College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Rock Valley College ranks #405 by median pay four years after graduation, and #520 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Rock Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,900.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.