Medical/Clinical Assistant at Ridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medical/Clinical Assistant, consider the program at Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 medical/clinical assistant graduations were recorded at Ridgewater College.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Medical/Clinical Assistant Rankings at Ridgewater College
Rankings can help you compare Ridgewater College’s Medical/Clinical Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 702 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 822 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Ridgewater College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Ridgewater College are 95% women (38) and 5% men (2).
Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Among the 8 associate’s medical/clinical assistant graduates at Ridgewater College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical/Clinical Assistant 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 Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, lower than the national average of 61%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Ridgewater College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
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.