Registered Nursing at Ridgewater College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 76 registered nursing degrees were granted at Ridgewater College.
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Studying Online at Ridgewater College
Many students take online classes at Ridgewater College. Of 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #16 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #57 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #748 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #896 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Ridgewater College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Ridgewater College are 89% women (68) and 11% men (8).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Among the 76 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Ridgewater College, 89% were women (68) and 11% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Ridgewater College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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