Design and Applied Arts at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 10 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in design and applied arts earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 26 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Gnomon Hollywood, CA | $104,151 | $94,771 | #2 | $80,221 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $90,812 | $94,009 | #3 | $56,833 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School Miami, FL | $90,812 | $96,658 | #1 | $56,833 |
| 4 | Miami Ad School-New York Astoria, NY | $90,812 | $86,434 | #4 | $56,833 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $71,901 | $63,316 | #5 | — |
| 6 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $63,359 | $57,653 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $50,921 | $54,340 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $50,687 | $48,417 | #8 | $43,778 |
| 9 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $49,484 | $46,277 | #9 | $21,397 |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,857 | $44,919 | #10 | $32,153 |
| 11 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $41,332 | $39,481 | #14 | — |
| 12 | Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI | $40,366 | $42,003 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $39,933 | $42,854 | #11 | — |
| 14 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $38,780 | $38,101 | #18 | $32,133 |
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 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $50,046 | $44,875 | #3 of 5 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $44,191 | $44,921 | #661 of 757 |
| Carpenters | — | $33,969 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $29,574 | $21,574 | #286 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ridgewater College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,332 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($36,116).
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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.