Economics at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Ripon College graduates in economics earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ripon College Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 297 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $67,692 | $61,595 | #328 | $51,212 |
| 298 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $67,679 | $64,416 | #308 | $45,556 |
| 299 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $67,675 | $61,580 | #329 | $37,432 |
| 300 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $67,395 | $70,128 | #262 | — |
| 301 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $67,285 | $72,206 | #247 | $33,742 |
| 302 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $67,155 | $61,107 | #331 | $46,408 |
| 303 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $67,071 | $68,192 | #279 | $33,957 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Ripon College ranks #300 by median pay four years after graduation, and #262 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.