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General Cosmetology at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying General Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Ridgewater College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ridgewater College sits in Willmar, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 general cosmetology 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%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
General Cosmetology Rankings at Ridgewater College
Use these rankings to compare Ridgewater College’s General Cosmetology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 74 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 957 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 1,082 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Cosmetology graduates at Ridgewater College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Ridgewater College are 88% women (15) and 12% men (2).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Of the 6 associate’s general cosmetology graduates at Ridgewater College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 59%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish General Cosmetology program at Ridgewater College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Cosmetology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $29,229 |
| Shampooers | $26,903 |
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.