Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Rend Lake College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Rend Lake College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Rend Lake College graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 74th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (56 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rend Lake College | $49,729 | — | — | — |
| Ambria College of Nursing | $64,712 | $58,774 | $11,878 | 0.18 |
| Verve College | $63,593 | $63,546 | $14,933 | 0.23 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | $56,008 | — | $7,500 | 0.13 |
| CAAN Academy of Nursing | $55,822 | — | $22,398 | 0.40 |
| Illinois Central College | $55,604 | — | $12,700 | 0.23 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates | — | $64,712 | $11,878 |
| Verve College Oak Brook | — | $63,593 | $14,933 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney | $4,390 | $56,008 | $7,500 |
| CAAN Academy of Nursing Matteson | — | $55,822 | $22,398 |
| Illinois Central College East Peoria | $4,650 | $55,604 | $12,700 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rend Lake College, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.