Is Ridgewater College worth it?
Ridgewater College is a public, two-year institution in Willmar, Minnesota (small town). It awarded 870 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and veterinary health technology assistant.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,202
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,859
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,827
Average net price
$10,046
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
870
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,162
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,141 | $40,054 | 68 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,262 | $48,951 | 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $59,082 | $69,504 | 64 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $44,921 | $44,191 | 43 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | $44,875 | $50,046 | 41 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $44,421 | $54,714 | 35 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $58,968 | $73,764 | 34 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $38,001 | $51,792 | 28 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $46,852 | $77,727 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $49,040 | $63,210 | 20 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,574 | $29,574 | 19 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $40,206 | $40,575 | 19 |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate certificate | $33,969 | N/A | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 194 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 76 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Associate | 42 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | Associate | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Electrician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 19 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 16 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 35% | 3,531 |
| Manufacturing | 12% | 1,254 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 949 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 782 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5% | 494 |
| Construction | 5% | 481 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 395 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4% | 361 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ridgewater College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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