Design and Applied Arts at Ridgewater College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College | $36,048* | — | $15,000* | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $40,230* | $29,825 | $18,601* | 0.46 |
| Century College | $39,850* | $34,586 | $15,000* | 0.38 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | $32,246* | — | $28,722* | 0.89 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $31,830* | $40,168 | $12,000* | 0.38 |
| National Median | $27,846* | — | $14,454* | 0.52 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $6,128 | $40,230 | $18,601 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $6,182 | $39,850 | $15,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $10,899 | $32,246 | $28,722 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $6,213 | $31,830 | $12,000 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in MN. Actual outcomes may vary.