Accounting and Related Services at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in accounting and related services earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 225 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $66,793 | $58,619 | #23 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $65,993 | $67,096 | #3 | $58,469 |
| 3 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $64,025 | $58,259 | #24 | — |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,903 | $58,190 | #27 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #1 | $52,576 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #2 | $52,576 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $62,744 | $66,156 | #5 | $40,424 |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $62,156 | $59,160 | #19 | $35,513 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $62,081 | $66,077 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $62,072 | $65,292 | #8 | $47,400 |
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| 94 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $50,373 | $53,112 | #67 | — |
| 95 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $50,266 | $56,916 | #33 | — |
| 96 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $50,158 | $53,526 | #64 | $38,671 |
| 97 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $50,108 | $47,864 | #138 | — |
| 98 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $49,948 | $50,242 | #105 | $42,808 |
| 99 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $49,935 | $47,528 | #143 | $30,942 |
| 100 | Moraine Park Technical College Fond Du Lac, WI | $49,909 | $51,933 | #81 | $42,629 |
Other Majors at Ridgewater College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $73,764 | $58,968 | #33 of 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,504 | $59,082 | #886 of 962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,210 | $49,040 | #13 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,951 | $29,262 | #126 of 947 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $47,662 | — | #4 of 11 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,575 | $40,206 | #149 of 286 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $40,054 | $37,141 | #85 of 124 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,033 | — | #157 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ridgewater College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,108 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($47,660).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.