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Drafting & Design Engineering at Ridgewater College

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).

Ridgewater College gender breakdown of Drafting & Design Engineering Associate's degree recipients

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 diversity of Drafting & Design Engineering majors at Ridgewater College

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

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