Ridgewater College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,162
students enrolled
842
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,046
average net price a year
Tuition $5,473
$40,862
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,827
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 24% | 198 |
| Health professions | 22% | 189 |
| Agriculture | 9% | 79 |
| Engineering technologies | 8% | 64 |
| Business & management | 7% | 58 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 5 |
The job market around Ridgewater College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kandiyohi County, where the college is.
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13
open professional jobs
4
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.2%
unemployment in Kandiyohi County
2026-08 · up 1.3 points from a year earlier
$75,097
median household income
Kandiyohi County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), engineering (1 open), operations (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (1 open), marketing (2 open).
Hiring most: Life-Science Innovations (3), GPAC (2), Bethesda Health Group (1), Christianson PLLP (1), Duluth News Tribune (1), Hormel (1), Hormel Foods (1), Kovalus Separation Solutions (1).
What they hire for: Finance (4), Human Resources (2), Marketing (2), Clinical (1), Engineering (1), Operations (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Minnesota Jobs & Training, Inc. Workforce Development Board.
- CareerForce in WillmarWillmar · 320-441-6590 · Mon thru Fri 8AM to 4:30PM phone and online services. Closed to the public Mondays and Fridays. Open to the public Tues, Wed and Thurs 9AM to 4:00PM Closed 12PM to 1PM Tues, Wed and Thurs 12pm-1pm.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Ridgewater College?
- Ridgewater College enrolls about 2,162 students and is a public 2-year institution in Willmar, Minnesota. It awards about 842 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ridgewater College?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ridgewater College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,862 six years after entry and $43,827 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Ridgewater College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Ridgewater College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Ridgewater College?
- 13 open professional jobs are listed in Kandiyohi County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Life-Science Innovations has the most openings.
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