Rockingham Community College (RCC)

Public two-year college in Wentworth, NC that costs an average of $2,457 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$2,457
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$38,209

PublicRural (fringe)1,065 undergraduates

Cost of RCC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$8,834
Tuition and fees, in-state$2,006
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$6,614
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$2,457

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$2,006
$30,001–48,000$2,173
$48,001–75,000$1,686
$75,001–110,000$5,768
$110,001+$5,548

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with RCC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$35,358
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$38,209
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)22nd of 36 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants29%
Students with federal loans0.5%

Majors and programs at RCC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants37$46,933—
Accounting and Related Services———
Agricultural and Food Products Processing———
Agricultural Business and Management1——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions16——
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions———
Computer and Information Sciences6——
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services10——
Criminal Justice and Corrections7——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers24——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians4——
Health and Medical Administrative Services31——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)12——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians1——
Precision Metal Working90——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——

Associate's degree programs (19)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing86$69,759—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions36$58,860—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities263$23,489—
Accounting and Related Services11——
Agricultural and Food Products Processing———
Agricultural Business and Management5——
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations20——
Computer and Information Sciences15——
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services7——
Criminal Justice and Corrections10——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers4——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Fire Protection———
Health and Medical Administrative Services22——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs———
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians18——
Precision Metal Working9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6——

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$12,951—$34,309
Brunswick Community CollegeBolivia$9,193—$39,051
Southwestern Community CollegeSylva$11,865—$39,394
Haywood Community CollegeClyde$11,384—$39,851
Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorganton$3,726—$37,927
Wilson Community CollegeWilson$6,021—$38,881
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville$4,352—$35,037
Robeson Community CollegeLumberton$4,502—$34,428

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About RCC

TypePublic two-year college
LocationWentworth, NC
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates1,065
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiterockinghamcc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does RCC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $8,834 a year (tuition and fees: $2,006 in-state, $6,614 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,457 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,006.

How much do RCC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $38,209 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 36 similar colleges in North Carolina.

What is RCC's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.