Precision Metal Working at Ridgewater College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Precision Metal Working associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College | $53,468* | — | $11,562* | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $59,829* | $73,136 | —* | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $55,188* | $61,261 | $12,000* | 0.22 |
| Anoka Technical College | $51,747* | — | —* | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $44,635* | $53,551 | —* | — |
| National Median | $41,504* | — | $12,000* | 0.29 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $5,881 | $59,829 | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $25,659 | $55,188 | $12,000 |
| Anoka Technical College Anoka | $6,267 | $51,747 | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $6,128 | $44,635 | — |
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.