Allied Health Professions at Ridgewater College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Ridgewater College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 allied health professions degrees were granted at Ridgewater College.
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Studying Online 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.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Ridgewater College
Rankings can help you compare Ridgewater College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #4 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #21 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #74 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #579 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #770 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Ridgewater College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Ridgewater College are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Of the 10 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Ridgewater College, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Ridgewater College
This Allied Health Professions program at Ridgewater College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Ridgewater College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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