Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,969
48th percentile (40th in MN)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Ridgewater College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Ridgewater College graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all carpenters certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Carpenters certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ridgewater College$33,969
St Cloud Technical and Community College$43,440
National Median$34,421$11,9100.35

Other Carpenters Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud
$4,957$43,440

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ridgewater College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.