Business/Commerce at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Ripon College graduates in business/commerce earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ripon College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce 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 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 182 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $62,467 | $55,009 | #245 | $50,775 |
| 183 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $61,958 | $66,432 | #141 | $48,329 |
| 184 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $61,833 | $68,563 | #105 | — |
| 185 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $61,701 | $64,203 | #182 | $43,757 |
| 186 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $61,686 | $62,717 | #191 | $40,868 |
| 187 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $61,614 | $69,766 | #91 | $56,432 |
| 188 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $61,594 | $62,642 | #193 | $40,026 |
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 |
| Psychology | $50,762 | — | #477 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,291 | $34,731 | #295 of 476 |
| Biology | $48,508 | $43,250 | #726 of 841 |
| 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 business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,757 one year after graduating and $61,701 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Ripon College ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #182 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.