Engineering Technologies at Ridgewater College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Ridgewater College. Of 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #13 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #397 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #445 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Ridgewater College
Students who complete Ridgewater College’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,350 |
| 2 years | $60,084 |
| 3 years | $67,045 |
| 4 years | $73,847 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Ridgewater College earn a median of $73,847, compared with $45,915 for all Ridgewater College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Ridgewater College comes in at $17,196.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Ridgewater College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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