Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Ridgewater College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Ridgewater College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Ridgewater College graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 74th percentile of all electrical and power transmission installers certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College | $46,852 | — | $12,000* | — |
| Dakota County Technical College | $63,839 | $63,181 | $11,000* | 0.17 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $51,507 | $58,480 | $10,177* | 0.20 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $50,776 | $62,709 | $8,939* | 0.18 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $48,478 | $55,930 | $8,250* | 0.17 |
| Riverland Community College | $47,288 | — | $12,000* | 0.25 |
| National Median | $38,716 | — | $9,500* | 0.25 |
Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $6,419 | $63,839 | $11,000 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $6,484 | $51,507 | $10,177 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $5,900 | $50,776 | $8,939 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $4,957 | $48,478 | $8,250 |
| Riverland Community College Austin | $6,250 | $47,288 | $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.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.