History at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Ripon College graduates in history earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ripon College Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 444 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $38,974 | $45,115 | #378 | — |
| 445 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $38,952 | $37,074 | #453 | — |
| 446 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $38,836 | $43,974 | #398 | $27,177 |
| 447 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $38,623 | $40,189 | #442 | $25,421 |
| 448 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $38,565 | $41,386 | #433 | $28,205 |
| 449 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $38,485 | $41,264 | #435 | $27,941 |
| 450 | Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | $38,412 | $34,950 | #456 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ripon College history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,421 one year after graduating and $38,623 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Ripon College ranks #447 by median pay four years after graduation, and #442 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,838.
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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.