All Ripon College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,731 | $50,291 | $27,000 |
| English | — | $45,050 | — |
| History | $25,421 | $38,623 | $26,838 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $43,250 | $48,508 | $27,000 |
| Biopsychology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | $67,395 | — |
| Business | $43,757 | $61,701 | $27,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,768 | $47,844 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Ripon College students earn a median $54,902 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
Ripon College majors questions
How many majors does Ripon College offer?
Ripon College offers 35 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Ripon College?
Political Science graduates from Ripon College earn a median $68,800 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings.
Which Ripon College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $38,623 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Ripon College overview