Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 29 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in electrical and power transmission installers earn 46% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
All 152 colleges reporting electrical and power transmission installers 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 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL | $176,927 | $173,830 | #3 | $142,516 |
| 2 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $174,649 | $177,620 | #1 | $151,803 |
| 3 | Lansing Community College Lansing, MI | $167,092 | $176,179 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | $132,564 | $140,881 | #4 | $70,166 |
| 5 | Alpena Community College Alpena, MI | $126,578 | $133,462 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS | $106,858 | $110,936 | #6 | $50,897 |
| 7 | Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO | $101,933 | $95,327 | #13 | $73,424 |
| 8 | Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA | $96,897 | $101,924 | #9 | $78,118 |
| 9 | Great Basin College Elko, NV | $93,127 | $96,655 | #12 | — |
| 10 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $92,127 | $98,835 | #11 | — |
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| 22 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $80,192 | $81,532 | #24 | $56,597 |
| 23 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN | $79,845 | $76,269 | #32 | $51,507 |
| 24 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $78,273 | $82,530 | #23 | $53,242 |
| 25 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $77,727 | $74,246 | #35 | $46,852 |
| 26 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI | $77,614 | $80,761 | #26 | $53,024 |
| 27 | Riverland Community College Austin, MN | $77,280 | $73,819 | #36 | $47,288 |
| 28 | Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY | $76,923 | $87,100 | #19 | $52,553 |
Other Majors at Ridgewater College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 electrical and power transmission installers graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,852 one year after graduating and $77,727 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for electrical and power transmission installers?
Among 152 colleges reporting earnings for electrical and power transmission installers graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is electrical and power transmission installers at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more than the national median for electrical and power transmission installers ($53,078).
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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.