Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota · Public · 2,162 undergraduates
Of 19 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,963 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,891 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,176 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,111 |
| $110k and up | $15,103 |
| All families (average) | $10,046 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $48,951 | +$11,116 | clears the bar | $10,960 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,504 | +$31,669 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,054 | +$2,219 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 5.9 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,714 | +$16,879 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,574 | -$8,261 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $26,033 | -$11,802 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,046 | +$12,211 | clears the bar | $10,779 | 0.9 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $73,764 | +$35,929 | clears the bar | $15,015 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,191 | +$6,356 | clears the bar | $18,048 | 2.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $63,210 | +$25,375 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $77,727 | +$39,892 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,662 | +$9,827 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,792 | +$13,957 | clears the bar | $9,885 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $40,575 | +$2,740 | clears the bar | $22,399 | 8.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $50,108 | +$12,273 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.