Ridgewater College
2-4 Years Public College In Willmar, MN
Ridgewater College offers 116 programs through Associate's and Certificate degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
Major Programs
| Number of Major Programs | 116 programs |
|---|---|
| Online Programs | 36 programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate's, Certificate |
Offered Degrees at Ridgewater College
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| One but less than two years certificate | 28 | 9 | 118 |
| Associate's Degree | 49 | 15 | 604 |
| Two but less than four years certificate | 17 | 2 | 121 |
| Total | 116 | 36 | 843 |
Popular Programs at Ridgewater College
Certificate
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 35 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 23 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ✕ | 17 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 16 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 16 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 14 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 14 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | 13 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 13 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 13 |
Associate
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 231 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 208 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 93 |
Degree, Major Programs and Completers
Associate
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 60 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✔ | 15 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ✕ | 2 |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 1 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 42 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 9 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✔ | 9 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 23 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✔ | 9 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✔ | 4 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 5 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 6 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 6 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 11 |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 0 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 0 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 10 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 1 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 49 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 24 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 4 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 14 |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 3 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✔ | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 231 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 231 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 12 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✔ | 11 |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 16 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 16 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 5 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 4 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 3 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 3 |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 0 |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 139 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✔ | 15 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✔ | 6 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 5 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | ✔ | 6 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 8 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 93 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 32 |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 3 |
| Accounting | ✔ | 17 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 7 |
| Total | 604 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✔ | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✔ | 1 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✔ | 0 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 8 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 8 |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 1 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 1 |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 1 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✔ | 1 |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 9 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 9 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 18 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | ✕ | 4 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 14 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 73 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✔ | 0 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 4 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 13 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 9 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 12 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 35 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 7 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 0 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 0 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 7 |
| Total | 118 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 41 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | 12 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ✕ | 17 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 5 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | 5 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 2 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 8 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 2 |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 23 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 0 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 23 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 17 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 22 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 13 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 7 |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 7 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 1 |
| Accounting | ✔ | 1 |
| Total | 121 |