# Ripon College: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Ripon, WI. IPEDS 239628, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ripon-college/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,731
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,291 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WI: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (9 colleges, $53,631): -$3,340
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,310

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,291 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,712 | $64,733 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,267 | $58,780 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,971 | $69,921 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,124 | $78,791 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,280 | $104,154 | 8.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $60,241 | $32,501 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $58,093 | $27,000 | $13,369 | 48% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $53,957 | $21,312 | $16,550 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $53,901 | $29,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| Alverno College | $53,631 | $43,066 | $22,540 | 49% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | $50,521 | not reported | $26,005 | 64% |
| Ripon College | $50,291 | $27,000 | $20,216 | 63% |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | $50,109 | not reported | $26,541 | 67% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $49,759 | $31,154 | $14,305 | 46% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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