Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Associate's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ridgewater College Compares for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
All 124 colleges reporting veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians 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 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $66,272 | $63,077 | #1 | $50,281 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA | $55,763 | $50,741 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Manor College Jenkintown, PA | $55,233 | $56,172 | #3 | $43,308 |
| 4 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $53,912 | $49,056 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $53,890 | $49,072 | #19 | $42,966 |
| 6 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $52,976 | $50,422 | #11 | — |
| 7 | Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ | $52,755 | $46,302 | #30 | $41,150 |
| 8 | Stanbridge University Irvine, CA | $52,651 | $47,909 | #22 | $41,647 |
| 9 | Community College of Denver Denver, CO | $52,209 | $48,826 | #21 | $38,655 |
| 10 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $51,320 | $53,264 | #5 | — |
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| 82 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $40,259 | $42,448 | #62 | $35,142 |
| 83 | International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $40,213 | $43,141 | #54 | $30,508 |
| 84 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $40,057 | $42,747 | #59 | $32,820 |
| 85 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $40,054 | $38,260 | #106 | $37,141 |
| 86 | Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ | $39,973 | $41,073 | #74 | — |
| 87 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $39,600 | $44,839 | #43 | — |
| 88 | Camden County College Blackwood, NJ | $39,490 | $34,660 | #120 | $37,346 |
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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,033 | — | #157 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ridgewater College veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,141 one year after graduating and $40,054 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians?
Among 124 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians ($41,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.