Major Programs at Ridgewater

As of 2026, Ridgewater College offers 103 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 39 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 171 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 71 students.

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Degree Programs Overview

A total of 805 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Ridgewater. 321 students completed certificate programs and 484 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Ridgewater. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's4415484 145339
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate191176 2056
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate4013245 137108

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Ridgewater College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 171 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 71 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations10 14ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management16 2 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural MechanizationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production6ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dairy Husbandry and Production7 1 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Communication/Journalism5ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 42 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3ONLINE 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/Programmer2ONLINE 10ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist26 2 NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist11 0 NOT OFFERED
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Education1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6ONLINE 12 NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 2 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2ONLINE 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 171ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
International/Global StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician27 17 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8 2 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician12 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder24 2 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Design and Visual Communications1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography1 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant13 7 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy1ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage15 3 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 71 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant13 7 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy1ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage15 3 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 71 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Accounting1ONLINE 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1ONLINE 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies6ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management1ONLINE 2 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations2ONLINE 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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