The most popular undergraduate major at Rend Lake College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide and Biological and Physical Sciences. A list of all 50 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Rend Lake College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 9 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 24 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 7 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 24 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 13 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 35 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 2 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 8 |
| Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager | 25 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering | 4 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Mining Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 10 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 10 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 17 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 25 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 210 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 149 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Corrections | 2 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 3 |
| Construction Trades | 24 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Electrician | 1 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 21 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 118 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 6 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 2 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 78 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Graphic Design | 21 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 20 |
| Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 5 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 4 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 22 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 6 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 7 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 15 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 70 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 64 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 169 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 18 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 8 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148256 IPEDS survey data for Rend Lake College.