Health Professions at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Ridgewater College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Ridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Ridgewater College. Among 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Ridgewater College
Use these rankings to compare Ridgewater College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #13 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #49 of 58 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #195 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #972 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1739 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Ridgewater College
Graduates of Ridgewater College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,848 |
| 2 years | $45,683 |
| 3 years | $44,472 |
| 4 years | $55,620 |
| 5 years | $58,332 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Ridgewater College earn a median of $55,620, compared with $45,915 for all Ridgewater College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Ridgewater College comes in at $24,240.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Ridgewater College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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