Rappahannock Community College

What are the graduation rates for students at Rappahannock Community College?

RCC's reported overall graduation rate is 45% in the 2024-25 institutional figures. That is a cohort measure, not the percentage of everyone enrolled who eventually earns a credential.

Federal graduation-rate reporting commonly follows first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking students through 150% of the program's normal completion time. At a two-year college, that definition leaves out many students who begin part time or transfer in, and it can count a student who transfers before finishing at RCC as a non-completer in the graduation measure. RCC's reported retention rate is 65%; retention tracks continued enrollment under its reporting definition rather than graduation.

Prospective students comparing outcomes should look for figures specific to their intended credential and enrollment pattern. A short certificate, a transfer-oriented associate degree, and a part-time course plan involve different timelines.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Rappahannock Community College?

Future earnings are better evaluated by program and occupation than by assuming one salary for all RCC students. The college offers both transfer pathways and job-focused credentials; a student transferring before completing a bachelor's degree has a different employment timeline from someone entering work after a short-term credential.

When using federal College Scorecard earnings figures, check who was included, whether the measure is a median, and how many years after entry or completion it was recorded. Such figures generally reflect covered students with earnings observed in federal data, not a guaranteed wage for each graduate. Local job demand, additional education, work experience, hours worked, and licensing can all change what an individual earns. Program completion and any required professional exam are separate questions from salary.