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Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, North Carolina · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,065 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$2,060
cheaper than 95% of comparable schools
Completion rate
32.3%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,480
earns ~$15,767 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Rockingham Community College is a public school in Wentworth, NC that mainly awards associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $2,060, it offers training in fields like nursing, electrical work, and cosmetology.

What to know

The school reports a 32.3% completion rate, which reflects transfer-outs at this public community college rather than student failure. Median student debt is not reported, but typical earnings 10 years after entry are $32,480.

Net price is 68% below the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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44.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in North Carolina.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$39,009
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$33,281
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$33,138
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$28,236
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 26 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$37,856
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$30,771
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,834
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural and Food Products Processingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural and Food Products Processingassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?
44.4% of students received Pell Grants in the most recent reported year.
What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Precision Metal Working, and Cosmetology. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Cosmetology.
What do graduates in the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Graduates with an undergraduate certificate in Practical Nursing earned a median of $33,281 two years after completion.
Is Rockingham Community College a public or private institution?
It is a public school.
How many students are enrolled?
The school has 1,065 students enrolled.

Other options in North Carolina

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,25334%$33,234
South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton$6,67526.9%$37,308
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville$11,60233.6%$36,048
Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington$6,50042.7%$32,519
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$9,55123.7%$30,591
Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock$5,75648.8%$36,324
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 199485. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.