Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Associate's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in health and medical administrative services earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Health and Medical Administrative Services
All 286 colleges reporting health and medical administrative 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 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $103,137 | $109,776 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA | $71,351 | $64,925 | #3 | $48,712 |
| 3 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $63,147 | $55,608 | #17 | $51,420 |
| 4 | Collin County Community College District Mckinney, TX | $62,848 | $63,898 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO | $60,817 | $56,876 | #11 | $43,631 |
| 6 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $56,385 | $51,936 | #38 | $52,549 |
| 7 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | $56,348 | $66,401 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | $55,951 | $57,828 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $55,328 | $56,269 | #14 | $43,435 |
| 10 | Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KS | $55,257 | $57,366 | #10 | — |
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| 146 | The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus Mcallen, TX | $40,680 | $41,360 | #149 | $34,266 |
| 147 | The College of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $40,680 | $41,360 | #150 | $34,266 |
| 148 | University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH | $40,653 | $43,383 | #108 | $31,447 |
| 149 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $40,575 | $38,758 | #193 | $40,206 |
| 150 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $40,550 | $38,595 | #195 | $32,338 |
| 151 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $40,535 | $42,739 | #121 | $33,831 |
| 152 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $40,382 | $45,837 | #79 | $39,247 |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,108 | — | #97 of 225 |
| 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 |
| 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 health and medical administrative services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,206 one year after graduating and $40,575 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for health and medical administrative services?
Among 286 colleges reporting earnings for health and medical administrative services graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health and medical administrative services at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for health and medical administrative services ($37,073), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,399.
← All data for Ridgewater College · Methodology
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.