Allied Health Services at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Services, consider the program at Ridgewater College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 allied health services degrees were granted at Ridgewater College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ridgewater College
Online coursework is an option 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 Services Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #15 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #64 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #464 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #512 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Ridgewater College
Those who finish Ridgewater College’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,549 |
| 3 years | $28,764 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at Ridgewater College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Services graduates at Ridgewater College are 95% women (38) and 5% men (2).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Of the 8 associate’s allied health services graduates at Ridgewater College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Ridgewater College
This Allied Health Services program at Ridgewater College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at Ridgewater College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.