Agricultural Mechanization at Rend Lake College
Ranked 2nd of 2 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Agricultural Mechanization by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural Mechanization (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Rend Lake College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Agricultural Mechanization earn a median $38,585 one year after graduating, rising to $55,397 by year five. Figures are based on 155 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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