Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Associate's Degree · about 195 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 11% 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 123 | Alvin Community College Alvin, TX | $49,000 | $49,819 | #145 | $35,306 |
| 124 | Beaufort County Community College Washington, NC | $48,958 | $52,539 | #71 | $38,009 |
| 125 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $48,955 | $50,678 | #118 | $24,817 |
| 126 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $48,951 | $46,759 | #293 | $29,262 |
| 127 | Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ | $48,947 | $50,294 | #126 | $27,548 |
| 128 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $48,944 | $49,762 | #147 | $29,423 |
| 129 | Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ | $48,937 | $42,951 | #546 | $28,376 |
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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,262 one year after graduating and $48,951 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #293 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,960.
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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.