Rend Lake College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,175
students enrolled
1,519
degrees and certificates a year
63%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,187
average net price a year
Tuition $6,600
$29,814
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$35,775
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 20% | 304 |
| Health professions | 19% | 288 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 15% | 233 |
| Precision production | 11% | 161 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 10% | 145 |
AI and data programs
Rend Lake College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Rend Lake College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.
12
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.4%
unemployment in Jefferson County
2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$61,102
median household income
Jefferson County
29%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (2 open).
Hiring most: Bellingham Technical College (1), Dayton Freight Lines (1), Deaconess (1), gpac (1), Human Development Services of Westchester (1), Love's Travel Stops (1), Mount Vernon City School District (1), Napco USA (1).
What they hire for: Executive Leadership (3), Clinical (2), Human Resources (2), Operations (2), Finance (1), Investment (1). Executive Leadership jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Rend Lake College?
- Rend Lake College enrolls about 1,175 students and is a public 2-year institution in Ina, Illinois. It awards about 1,519 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Rend Lake College?
- 63% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Rend Lake College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,814 six years after entry and $35,775 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Rend Lake College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Rend Lake College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Rend Lake College?
- 12 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Bellingham Technical College has the most openings.
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