Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
- Award
- Associate degree and Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $6,340
- Graduates last year
- 7
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $45,031
- Type
- Public
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Auto MechanicCarpentryCNACosmetologyDental AssistantDiesel MechanicElectricianEMT and ParamedicEstheticianLineworkerLPNMachinist and CNCMedical AssistantMedical Billing and CodingNail TechnicianPharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomyPlumbingSurgical TechnologistWelding
Programs
Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.
| Program | Award | Graduates | Earnings, 1 yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 14 | $50,948 |
| Auto Mechanic | Associate degree | 0 | n/a |
| Auto Mechanic | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $50,948 |
| Carpentry | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 6 | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 0 | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | n/a |
| CNA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 268 | n/a |
| Cosmetology | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 14 | $23,787 |
| Cosmetology | Certificate (2 to 4 years) | 0 | $23,787 |
| Dental Assistant | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 4 | n/a |
| Dental Assistant | Associate degree | 11 | n/a |
| Diesel Mechanic | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 16 | $50,948 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Associate degree | 0 | n/a |
| Diesel Mechanic | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 32 | $50,948 |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 21 | $52,631 |
| Electrician | Certificate (2 to 4 years) | 12 | $53,862 |
| EMT and Paramedic | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 1 | n/a |
| EMT and Paramedic | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | n/a |
| Esthetician | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $23,787 |
| Lineworker | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 28 | $53,862 |
| Lineworker | Associate degree | 4 | $52,631 |
| Lineworker | Certificate (2 to 4 years) | 0 | $53,862 |
| LPN | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 28 | n/a |
| Machinist and CNC | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 0 | $39,582 |
| Machinist and CNC | Associate degree | 0 | n/a |
| Machinist and CNC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $39,582 |
| Medical Assistant | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 0 | n/a |
| Medical Assistant | Associate degree | 4 | n/a |
| Medical Billing and Coding | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 8 | n/a |
| Nail Technician | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $23,787 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 0 | n/a |
| Pharmacy Technician | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 4 | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | n/a |
| Surgical Technologist | Associate degree | 3 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 13 | $39,582 |
| Welding | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $39,582 |
Cost and outcomes
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Average net price per year | $11,331 |
| In-state tuition and fees per year | $6,741 |
| Completion rate | 60% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $10,500 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,762 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.
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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.