Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree
Ripon College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ripon College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 292 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $50,343 | $59,559 | #92 | $33,815 |
| 293 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $50,322 | $56,980 | #143 | $37,602 |
| 294 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $50,306 | $54,149 | #212 | $35,907 |
| 295 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $50,291 | $52,330 | #259 | $34,731 |
| 296 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $50,173 | $52,902 | #247 | $44,746 |
| 297 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $50,117 | $45,636 | #395 | $40,887 |
| 298 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $50,110 | $51,874 | #271 | $37,898 |
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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,731 one year after graduating and $50,291 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Ripon College ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), 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.