What programs does Rend Lake College offer and at what credential levels?

The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Culinary Arts, as well as undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance, Cosmetology, Precision Metal Working, and Culinary Arts. It also offers associate degrees in Cosmetology and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 53 other programs beyond the trades.

How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn two years after completion?

Reported median earnings two years after completion are $41,937 for Allied Health, $20,140 for Culinary Arts, and $16,663 for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Data for Cosmetology programs was not reported.

How many students finish their programs at Rend Lake College?

The reported completion rate is 55.8%. For public community colleges, this number often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions rather than dropping out.

Is Rend Lake College a public or private school?

It is a public school located in Ina, IL.

What is the relationship between student debt and earnings?

The median student debt at completion is $5,809. This is significantly lower than the typical median earnings of $35,775 reported 10 years after entry.

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Rend Lake College

Ina, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,175 students · WeldingMachining & CNCCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$9,187

cheaper than 45% of comparable schools

Completion rate

55.8%

Median debt at completion

$5,809

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$35,775

earns ~$3,894.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Rend Lake College is a public school in Ina, IL, that mainly awards certificates to students in various trades. With an average annual net price of $9,187, it serves a student body of 1,175 who rely heavily on financial aid, as 30.3% receive Pell Grants. The school offers a wide range of programs, including associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in fields like vehicle maintenance and culinary arts.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 55.8%, which is standard for public community colleges where many students transfer out after one year. Median student debt at completion is $5,809, which is less than two-thirds of the typical median earnings 10 years after entry ($35,775). Costs vary significantly by program, with Allied Health diagnostic professions reporting a median earnings of $41,937 two years after completion compared to $16,663 for vehicle maintenance certificates.

Net price is 43% above the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$41,937
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	$20,140
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$16,663
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	associate degree	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 47 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$53,108
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,140
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$13,702
Agricultural Business and Management	associate degree	not reported
Agricultural Mechanization	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural Mechanization	associate degree	not reported
Agricultural Production Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural Production Operations	associate degree	not reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Engineering, General	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Biological and Physical Sciences	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Fine and Studio Arts	associate degree	not reported
Music	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Rend Lake College offer and at what credential levels?: The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Culinary Arts, as well as undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance, Cosmetology, Precision Metal Working, and Culinary Arts. It also offers associate degrees in Cosmetology and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 53 other programs beyond the trades.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn two years after completion?: Reported median earnings two years after completion are $41,937 for Allied Health, $20,140 for Culinary Arts, and $16,663 for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Data for Cosmetology programs was not reported.
How many students finish their programs at Rend Lake College?: The reported completion rate is 55.8%. For public community colleges, this number often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions rather than dropping out.
Is Rend Lake College a public or private school?: It is a public school located in Ina, IL.
What is the relationship between student debt and earnings?: The median student debt at completion is $5,809. This is significantly lower than the typical median earnings of $35,775 reported 10 years after entry.

Other options in Illinois

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Southwestern Illinois College	Belleville	$10,427	33.1%	$36,884
Black Hawk College	Moline	$6,944	31.7%	$37,253
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	$3,662	51.5%	$35,274
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College	Chicago	$9,494	27.4%	$28,467
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College	Chicago	$7,886	34.2%	$37,962
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College	Chicago	$6,375	28%	$41,625

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 148256. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.