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Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, Illinois · Private for-profit career school

Medical assistant programsMedical billing & coding programsSurgical technologist programsPharmacy technician programs
43%completion rate · Illinois avg 58%
$20,899median debt of graduates
$41,436median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,080median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor, Rockford, IL 61108 · Phone: (815) 316-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Rasmussen University-Illinois is a private for-profit trade school in Rockford, Illinois offering medical assistant, medical billing and coding, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Rasmussen University-Illinois has a 42.5% completion rate, below the state average of 58.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $20,899, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,080.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Rasmussen University-Illinois; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 61.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Rasmussen University-… Rasmussen University-…: 42.5% 42.5% Illinois average Illinois average: 58.4% 58.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$36,400$46,090$49,460
Medical records specialists$38,890$56,440$64,360
Surgical technologists$48,560$64,650$77,670
Pharmacy technicians$36,550$46,650$49,150

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 64 $28,134 $31,574 $10,018
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 39 $29,867 $28,077 $21,547
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 37 $27,622 $27,385 $11,611
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 25 $47,657 $45,852 $20,283
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 $27,622 $27,385 $11,611

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Rasmussen University-Illinois is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Rockford, Illinois. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards programs across five program families, with the most completed being medical assistant programs, medical billing and coding programs, and surgical technologist programs.

Federal data show a completion rate of 42.5%, which is below the state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $20,899, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $39,080 annually. About 61.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, career-oriented training in healthcare support fields such as medical assisting, billing and coding, or surgical technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the available data. Adults considering a career change should verify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and can contact the school directly for admissions and tuition information not covered by federal reporting.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Rasmussen University-Illinois offers five program families, most notably medical assistant programs, medical billing and coding programs, and surgical technologist programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 42.5%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $20,899, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,080 per year.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (815) 316-4800 or visit rasmussen.edu for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Rasmussen University-Illinois is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid packaging, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448673.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers healthcare support programs such as medical assisting and billing and coding, which may suit career changers, but specific fit depends on program length and format not detailed in this data; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details specific to each program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Rasmussen University-Illinois at (815) 316-4800 or through its website at https://rasmussen.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448673 to compare institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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