Rockingham Community College

www.rockinghamcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,824

2021 Average Net Price

$5,340

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,867

24.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33%

63 Graduates

About

Rockingham Community College is a higher education institution located in Rockingham County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Rockingham Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (34 degrees), and Medical Office Management (13 degrees).

In 2021, 489 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rockingham Community College. 50.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (355 degrees), 5.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rockingham Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,144 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Rockingham Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,144 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,340.

In 2021, 40% of undergraduate students attending Rockingham Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,824

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Rockingham Community College was $1,824. The cost of tuition at Rockingham Community College is $−6,144 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rockingham Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,340

2021 Value

4.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Rockingham Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,340. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Rockingham Community College grew by 4.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rockingham Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,600

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rockingham Community College was of $7,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rockingham Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40% of undergraduate students at Rockingham Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rockingham Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Rockingham Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rockingham Community College had a total enrollment of 1,867 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Rockingham Community College is 463 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Rockingham Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rockingham Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 8.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.696% Asian, 0.375% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rockingham Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rockingham Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,867 students. The full-time enrollment at Rockingham Community College is 463 and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Rockingham Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rockingham Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rockingham Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Rockingham Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rockingham Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,181 enrolled students
Black or African American
307 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
166 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rockingham Community College is 63.3% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 8.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.696% Asian, 0.375% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 113 students (6.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 9 more women than men received degrees from Rockingham Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rockingham Community College is white (355 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Rockingham Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (34 degrees) and Medical Office Management (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rockingham Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (55 degrees awarded), Construction (33 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (144 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockingham Community College are Police officers (129,527 people), Other managers (100,127 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,633 people), Construction managers (45,729 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (39,768 people).

The most specialized majors at Rockingham Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (55 degrees awarded), Construction (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (144 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (24 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockingham Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Rockingham Community College are Precision Production (55 degrees awarded), Construction (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (144 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (24 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockingham Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (314,420 people), Elementary & secondary schools (166,696 people), Construction (130,517 people), Computer Systems Design (74,208 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (65,198 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rockingham Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
142 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded
Medical Office Management
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Rockingham Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Rockingham Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

240

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

249

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 240 degrees were awarded to men at Rockingham Community College, which is 0.964 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (249).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rockingham Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Rockingham Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.821 times less than the 78 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Rockingham Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.22 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Rockingham Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Rockingham Community College is Female and Black or African American (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
355 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rockingham Community College is white (355 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

3.27% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
186 degrees awarded
White Female
169 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rockingham Community College is white male (186 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (169 degrees).

Operations

Rockingham Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.56k (0.0729%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Rockingham Community College had a total salary expenditure of 21M. Rockingham Community College employs 55 No academic ranks. Most academics at Rockingham Community College are Female No academic rank (34), and Male No academic rank (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rockingham Community College are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$11.7M

2021 Endowment

51.6%

growth from 2020

Rockingham Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Rockingham Community College grew 51.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.44M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rockingham Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10M

2021 Salaries

0.168%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Rockingham Community College paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 47.7% of their overall expenditure ($21M) and a 0.168% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Rockingham Community College paid a total of $2.97M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rockingham Community College was No academic rank with 55 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rockingham Community College were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rockingham Community College was Female No academic rank with 34 employees, and Male No academic rank with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rockingham Community College.