Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Special Use
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
110
Online Programs
39
Offered Degrees at Ridgewater
Ridgewater College is categorized by Associate's - Public Special Use by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Ridgewater College offers 110 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 45 | 15 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 21 | 11 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 29 | 11 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 110 | 39 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Ridgewater Associate's Programs
Ridgewater College offers Associate's degree with 45 major programs. Among them 15 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 53 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | ✕ | - | - |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 14 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 47 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 5 | $27,700 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | - | - |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 109 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 8 | $27,100 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | - | - |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 76 | $55,000 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 35 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✔ | 7 | - |
Ridgewater Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Ridgewater College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 21 major programs. Among them 11 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 17 | |
| Education | ✔ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✔ | - | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | 7 | - |
Ridgewater 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Ridgewater College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 29 major programs. Among them 11 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Agricultural Mechanization | ✕ | - | - |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✔ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✔ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✔ | - | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✔ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | - | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 76 | |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 21 | $29,300 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | - | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 2 | - |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✔ | 1 | - |
Ridgewater 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Ridgewater College offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 15 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 11 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | - | - |
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