The most popular undergraduate major at Ridgewater College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. A list of all 62 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Ridgewater College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 23 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 22 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 29 |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | 18 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 5 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 8 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 3 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 9 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 12 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 4 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 28 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 1 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 1 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 9 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 25 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 11 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 9 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 232 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 3 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 7 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 12 |
| Electrician | 19 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 30 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 21 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 1 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 35 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 13 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Commercial Photography | 22 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 1 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 9 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 3 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 8 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 30 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 38 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 5 |
| Health Aide | 1 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 22 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 102 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 70 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 20 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 34 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 2 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 3 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 |
| Insurance | 11 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 27 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 9 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175236 IPEDS survey data for Ridgewater College.