Biology at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Ripon College graduates in biology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ripon College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 723 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $48,606 | $57,278 | #456 | $32,096 |
| 724 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $48,576 | $51,703 | #662 | $28,237 |
| 725 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $48,523 | $55,078 | #538 | $33,236 |
| 726 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $48,508 | $50,475 | #712 | $43,250 |
| 727 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $48,505 | $52,053 | #653 | — |
| 728 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $48,370 | $54,769 | #544 | $25,914 |
| 729 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $48,327 | $54,721 | #547 | $25,672 |
Other Majors at Ripon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $68,800 | — | #143 of 565 |
| Economics | $67,395 | — | #300 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,701 | $43,757 | #185 of 271 |
| Psychology | $50,762 | — | #477 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,291 | $34,731 | #295 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,844 | $29,768 | #473 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,050 | — | #412 of 576 |
| History | $38,623 | $25,421 | #447 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ripon College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,250 one year after graduating and $48,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Ripon College ranks #726 by median pay four years after graduation, and #712 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,949.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.