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Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth, NC 27375 · Phone: (336) 342-4261 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Rockingham Community College is a public trade school in Wentworth, NC offering welding, LPN, and CNC machining programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Rockingham Community College has a 35.1% completion rate, below the North Carolina average of 47.8%, and graduates earn a median of $32,480 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Rockingham Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
| Surgical technologists | $45,990 | $60,920 | $68,520 |
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $40,300 | $39,009 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $28,236 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | $33,138 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | $40,300 | $39,009 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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.
About this school
Rockingham Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Wentworth, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The college's most-completed trade programs are welding schools, LPN/LVN programs, and CNC and machining programs, drawn from a total of 15 program families offered on campus.
Federal data show a completion rate of 35.1%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,480. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a marker of lower-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is 1,065, with roughly 100 trade completers reported.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as welding, LPN, or CNC training rather than a traditional four-year path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here, so contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes independently through the school's accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and by reviewing the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for Rockingham Community College before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Rockingham Community College offers 15 program families, with the most completions in welding schools, LPN/LVN programs, and CNC and machining programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with an accreditation status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this is a Title IV eligible institution, meaning 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 35.1%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (336) 342-4261 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,480, per federal data.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Rockingham Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (336) 342-4261 or visit its website to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199485.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers hands-on trade programs like welding, LPN, and CNC machining, which are often shorter than degree paths, but specific scheduling or adult-learner fit isn't detailed in this data; contact the school to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Rockingham Community College at (336) 342-4261 or visit https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199485 to compare similar programs.
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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.