Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota · See Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities nationally
Break-even
+$4,390 over 10 years
For graduates of Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ridgewater College.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Certificate | $46,843 | $10,960 | +31% | Break-even |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | Certificate | $64,571 | — | +36,413% | Strong return |
| 2 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | Certificate | $75,221 | — | +17,288% | Strong return |
| 3 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Certificate | $96,593 | — | +7,371% | Strong return |
| 4 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | Certificate | $77,684 | — | +6,334% | Strong return |
| 5 | Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX | Certificate | $54,588 | — | +5,693% | Strong return |
| 6 | Palomar College San Marcos, CA | Certificate | $67,708 | — | +3,840% | Strong return |
| 7 | Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM | Certificate | $61,577 | — | +2,791% | Strong return |
| 8 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | Certificate | $69,528 | — | +1,876% | Strong return |
| 9 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | Certificate | $57,162 | — | +1,684% | Strong return |
| 10 | SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | Certificate | $60,719 | — | +1,577% | Strong return |
Other majors at Ridgewater College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $72,623 | $15,250 | +1,670% | Strong return |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | $58,734 | $9,750 | +910% | Strong return |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Certificate | $55,791 | $10,779 | +672% | Strong return |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $49,744 | $9,885 | +248% | Strong return |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Certificate | $46,843 | $10,960 | +31% | Break-even |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | $42,713 | $22,399 | -226% | Poor return |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | $38,268 | $18,048 | -505% | Poor return |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $36,956 | $13,000 | -644% | Poor return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.