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Electrician at Ridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrician, consider the program at Ridgewater College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 electrician degrees were granted at Ridgewater College.
Online & Distance Learning at Ridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Ridgewater College. Among 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Electrician Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Electrician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 36 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 311 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #172 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Electrician graduates at Ridgewater College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Electrician graduates at Ridgewater College are 6% women (2) and 94% men (33).
Electrician Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Among the 16 associate’s electrician degrees awarded at Ridgewater College, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrician associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Electrician associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrician Graduates
Students who finish Electrician program at Ridgewater College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Electrician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $88,342 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Electricians | $57,376 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $53,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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