Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
All 160 colleges reporting teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,451 | $59,428 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $58,335 | $51,200 | #13 | — |
| 3 | Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD | $57,290 | $50,279 | #16 | — |
| 4 | Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX | $55,136 | $56,057 | #2 | $24,507 |
| 5 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $54,018 | $54,920 | #4 | $19,581 |
| 6 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $53,984 | $47,377 | #22 | — |
| 7 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $53,830 | $54,729 | #5 | $20,236 |
| 8 | Casper College Casper, WY | $53,470 | $55,727 | #3 | — |
| 9 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $52,719 | $54,716 | #6 | $19,662 |
| 10 | Collin County Community College District Mckinney, TX | $52,314 | $53,188 | #7 | — |
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| 154 | James Sprunt Community College Kenansville, NC | $26,744 | $28,700 | #152 | $26,775 |
| 155 | Randolph Community College Asheboro, NC | $26,547 | $28,489 | #154 | — |
| 156 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR | $26,531 | $31,265 | #142 | — |
| 157 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $26,033 | $24,867 | #160 | — |
| 158 | Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK | $26,017 | $29,211 | #150 | — |
| 159 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $24,632 | $25,044 | #157 | — |
| 160 | Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC | $23,313 | $25,018 | #159 | — |
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 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,575 | $40,206 | #149 of 286 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $40,054 | $37,141 | #85 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ridgewater College teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates make?
Graduates earn $26,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods?
Among 160 colleges reporting earnings for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #157 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods ($37,656).
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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.