Ridgewater College
Public in Willmar, MN. 23 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, Drafting/CAD, electrician, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 20 | $56,493 | $24,489 | $278 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 12 | $56,138 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 36 | $52,031 | $8,485 | $96 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 29 | $51,988 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 16 | $46,896 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 21 | $45,031 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 19 | $40,448 | – | – |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 38 | $35,778 | $15,171 | $172 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 31 | $27,239 | $10,679 | $121 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | $12,000 | $136 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $35,778 one year out, 7% below the national median for veterinary tech associate degree programs ($38,472).
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $27,239 one year out, 18% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $56,493 one year out, 10% above the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $51,988 one year out, 16% above the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College (Granite Falls, MN), about 33 miles away
- Rasmussen University-Minnesota (St. Cloud, MN), about 51 miles away
- Alexandria Technical & Community College (Alexandria, MN), about 53 miles away
- Model College of Hair Design (Saint Cloud, MN), about 53 miles away
- Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud, MN), about 53 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.