Rockford University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rockford University at a glance

• 972

  students enrolled

• 306

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,436

  average net price a year

  Tuition $36,500

• $45,847

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,794

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Rockford University 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 Rockford University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Winnebago County, where the college is.

• 148

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Winnebago County

  2026-09 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $64,363

  median household income

  Winnebago County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (6 open), sales (11 open), operations (39 open), marketing (4 open).

Hiring most: Michael Page (8), RTX (8), Woodward (7), American Civil Constructors (6), GPAC (6), Mastec (6), Amazon (5), Corporate Services (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (53), Operations (39), Sales (11), Administration (6), Finance (6), Executive Leadership (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: The Workforce Connection Inc..

• The Workforce Connection - RockfordRockford · 815-847-7574 · Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00,

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Common questions

How big is Rockford University?

Rockford University enrolls about 972 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Rockford, Illinois. It awards about 306 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rockford University?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rockford University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,847 six years after entry and $54,794 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rockford University offer AI or data science degrees?

Rockford University 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 Rockford University?

148 open professional jobs are listed in Winnebago County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.