Rockland Community College

Suffern, New York · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$11,282

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

29.1%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

3,834

In-state tuition

$6,862

Out-of-state tuition

$6,862

Cost of attendance

$18,713

Median earnings (10y)

$50,243

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (39%), health (21%), business (14%).

  • STEM9%
  • Health21%
  • Business14%
  • Humanities & arts39%
  • Social sciences5%
  • Trades & services11%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's673$26,011$8,390
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's201$18,003
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's135
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's100$24,070$10,510
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's56
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's48
Information Science/Studies.Associate's41
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's40
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's36
Engineering Science.Associate's26
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Associate's24
Visual and Performing Arts, General.Associate's23
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's18
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate14
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's14
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate13
Mathematics and Computer Science.Associate's13
Legal Support Services.Associate's12
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's11
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Associate's8
Marketing.Associate's8
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate7
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's6
International Business.Associate's6
Social Sciences, General.Associate's5
Physical Sciences, General.Associate's$7,930
Psychology, General.Associate's$11,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Rockland Community College

Rockland Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Suffern, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,834 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Rockland Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,282 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $6,862 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,713 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 29.1%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,243 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Rockland Community College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (39% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Suffern, New York (suburb), Rockland Community College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Rockland Community College

Q.How much does Rockland Community College cost?

The average net price at Rockland Community College is $11,282 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,713.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Rockland Community College?

Rockland Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 29.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Rockland Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Rockland Community College graduate earns $50,243 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Rockland Community College?

Published tuition is $6,862 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Rockland Community College located?

Rockland Community College is located in Suffern, New York (ZIP 10901).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rockland Community College at their official website.