Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota • Associate's
Median Earnings
$52,107
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$52,107
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
National Average
$45,607
All schools, same program
School Average
$44,326
All programs at Ridgewater College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$52,107
Median Earnings
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $65,201 | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $63,409 | $16,000 |
| Sullivan University | $60,400 | — |
| Red Rocks Community College | $57,993 | — |
| Front Range Community College | $57,945 | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $57,913 | — |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | $56,990 | — |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $56,072 | — |
| Utah Valley University | $55,521 | — |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | $55,499 | — |
Other Programs at Ridgewater College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $73,847 | $15,015 |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $67,660 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,525 | $15,250 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (current) | $52,107 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $49,456 | $9,750 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $49,099 | $10,779 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,040 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $45,025 | $9,885 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $41,937 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,285 | $10,960 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.