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Drafting & Design Engineering at Ridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drafting & Design Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 drafting & design engineering graduations were recorded at Ridgewater College.
Online Class Availability at Ridgewater College
Many students take online classes at Ridgewater College. Of 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Drafting & Design Engineering Rankings at Ridgewater College
Rankings can help you compare Ridgewater College’s Drafting & Design Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 195 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Ridgewater College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Ridgewater College are 28% women (7) and 72% men (18).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Among the 13 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at Ridgewater College, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drafting & Design Engineering Concentrations at Ridgewater College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Ridgewater College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Ridgewater College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Drafting & Design Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Drafters, All Other | $114,777 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
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.