Agricultural Business and Management at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 17 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in agricultural business and management earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Agricultural Business and Management
All 5 colleges reporting agricultural business and management 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 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $63,115 | $66,547 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $60,073 | $63,189 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $50,046 | $47,805 | #3 | $44,875 |
| 4 | Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA | $44,739 | $47,060 | #4 | $40,955 |
| 5 | Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO | $18,854 | $17,632 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at Ridgewater College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $77,727 | $46,852 | #25 of 152 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $73,528 | — | #9 of 22 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $56,311 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $54,714 | $44,421 | #73 of 365 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $51,792 | $38,001 | #131 of 319 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $44,191 | $44,921 | #661 of 757 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,332 | — | #11 of 26 |
| Carpenters | — | $33,969 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $29,574 | $21,574 | #286 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ridgewater College agricultural business and management graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,875 one year after graduating and $50,046 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for agricultural business and management?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural business and management graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural business and management at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for agricultural business and management ($43,930), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,779.
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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.