The most popular undergraduate major at Rock Valley 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 47 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Rock Valley College graduates by major.
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production | 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Technology | 3 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 41 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 9 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 1 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 11 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 12 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 638 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 144 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 14 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 17 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 10 |
| Construction Trades | 1 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Electrician | 16 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 88 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 2 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 10 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 17 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 20 |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 2 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 14 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 2 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 17 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 14 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 9 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 50 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 26 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 395 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 21 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 1 |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 2 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Radio and Television | 3 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148380 IPEDS survey data for Rock Valley College.