Precision Production at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Precision Production, 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
Many students take online classes at Ridgewater College. Among 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Ridgewater College
Students who complete Ridgewater College’s Precision Production program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,048 |
| 2 years | $42,363 |
| 3 years | $46,759 |
| 4 years | $49,456 |
| 5 years | $58,734 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Ridgewater College earn a median of $49,456, compared with $45,915 for all Ridgewater College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Production graduates from Ridgewater College stands at $9,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Ridgewater College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Precision Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $69,095 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $67,669 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $67,252 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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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