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Rock Valley College

📍 Rockford, IllinoisPublicFounded 1964

About Rock Valley College

Rock Valley College is a public institution in Rockford, Illinois with aviation-related degree programs.

Rock Valley College (RVC) is a public community college in Rockford, Illinois. It was founded in 1964 and is part of the Illinois Community College System. RVC's district comprises Winnebago County, Boone County, and parts of Stephenson County, Ogle County, McHenry County, and DeKalb County. Since opening for classes in 1965, RVC has grown to an institution of 140 faculty members, 500 part-time lecturers, and more than 7700 students.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

38%
Graduation rate
4-year
$39,158
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry

Tuition & cost

$4,334/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$7,379/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Associate

Program areas

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Health Professions25%
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary11%
  • Mechanic & Repair Tech10%
  • Computer & IT3%
  • Precision Production3%
  • Engineering3%
  • Engineering Tech2%
  • Business & Marketing1%

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