Student Achievement Outcomes

The Ridgewater College nursing discipline is pleased to inform students, faculty, and the community about the program outcomes for its Associate of Science (ASN) degree in Nursing program. Student achievement outcomes are regularly monitored in order to continually make program improvements: graduate completion rate, NCLEX-RN licensure pass rate, and job placement rate. The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program is delivered on both the Hutchinson and Willmar campuses.

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Graduate Completion Rate Program Outcome

70% of AD Nursing graduates will complete the AD program within the stated program length (3 nursing semesters).

Year (Assessment cycle July 1 - June 30)	2025	2024	2023
Completion Rate	88% (71/81)	72% (69/96)	71% (67/94)*

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing NCLEX-RN Licensure Pass Rate

The program’s most recent annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period. (MN Board of Nursing data)

Year (Assessment cycle January 1 - December 31)	2025	2024	2023
Pass Rate (Reported from MN Board of Nursing)	84.7% (N-85)	89.9% (N-69)	91% (N-88)
Current Pass Rate (graduating cohort statistics)	93% (66/71)	100% (76/76) *all students passed on 1st attempt	99% (79/80)

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Job Placement Rate

80% of nursing graduates will obtain employment in the nursing field within 6 months of graduation (student reported data).

Year (Assessment cycle July 1 - June 30)	2025	2024	2023
Job placement rate (based on # of graduates replying to survey)	98% (56/57 responses)	97% (60/62 responses)	96% (54/56 responses)