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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Ridgewater College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN.
Studying Online at Ridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Ridgewater College. Of 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Ridgewater College
Rankings can help you compare Ridgewater College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #17 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 84 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #227 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #453 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Ridgewater College
Students who complete Ridgewater College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,040 |
| 2 years | $36,560 |
| 3 years | $37,448 |
| 4 years | $45,025 |
| 5 years | $49,744 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Ridgewater College take home a median $45,025, compared with $45,915 for all Ridgewater College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Ridgewater College comes in at $9,885.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Ridgewater College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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
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