Psychology at Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Ripon College graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ripon College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 474 | Transylvania University Lexington, KY | $50,790 | $57,510 | #146 | — |
| 475 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $50,782 | $52,157 | #390 | $37,452 |
| 476 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $50,776 | $56,303 | #186 | $25,523 |
| 477 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $50,762 | $52,820 | #340 | — |
| 478 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $50,673 | $48,230 | #655 | $29,147 |
| 479 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,669 | $50,365 | #522 | $35,666 |
| 480 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $50,655 | $53,410 | #307 | $28,890 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,762 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ripon College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ripon College ranks #477 by median pay four years after graduation, and #340 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ripon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), 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.