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Welding at Ridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Welding, consider the program at Ridgewater College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 welding graduations were recorded at Ridgewater College.
Studying Online at Ridgewater College
Many students take online classes at Ridgewater College. Among 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 77 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #401 of 617 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at Ridgewater College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Welding graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,993 |
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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