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Instrumentation Technology at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Instrumentation Technology, take a look at what Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 instrumentation technology degrees were granted at Ridgewater College.
Online & Distance Learning at Ridgewater College
Distance learning is available 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.
Instrumentation Technology Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Instrumentation Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 46 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Instrumentation Technology graduates at Ridgewater College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Instrumentation Technology graduates at Ridgewater College are 9% women (3) and 91% men (30).
Instrumentation Technology Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Of the 25 associate’s instrumentation technology degrees awarded at Ridgewater College, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Instrumentation Technology associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Instrumentation Technology associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Instrumentation Technology Graduates
Those who complete Instrumentation Technology program at Ridgewater College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Instrumentation Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $42,241 |
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.