Political Science and Government at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Ripon College graduates in political science and government earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ripon College Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
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| 140 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $68,916 | $60,688 | #283 | $42,327 |
| 141 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $68,856 | $62,654 | #237 | $35,124 |
| 142 | Pitzer College Claremont, CA | $68,831 | $62,632 | #238 | — |
| 143 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $68,800 | $71,590 | #93 | — |
| 144 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $68,731 | $73,346 | #78 | — |
| 145 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,731 | $62,586 | #240 | $37,123 |
| 146 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $68,661 | $76,134 | #60 | $34,277 |
Other Majors at Ripon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| History | $38,623 | $25,421 | #447 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ripon College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Ripon College ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
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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.