City Rankings
Best Colleges in Rockford, Illinois
Top colleges in Rockford ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $57,220
Top Colleges in Rockford
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Valley College #1414 national | $39,158 |
| 2 | Rockford University #1486 national | $54,794 |
| 3 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | $77,709 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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