History
Bachelor's degree · Ripon College · Ripon, WI
$25,421Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,623Median earnings 4 years after
$48,578Median earnings 5 years after
$26,838Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Ripon College earn a median of $25,421 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $26,838, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $40,807 | $23,468 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee | $36,907 | $19,369 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison | $35,959 | $19,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $35,947 | $20,375 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay | $32,930 | $26,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $32,259 | $21,906 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $32,201 | $23,097 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $28,998 | $22,875 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse | $28,013 | $23,562 |
Other programs at Ripon College
- Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,757 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,250 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$34,731 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$29,768 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,733 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,762 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$67,395 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$68,800
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Ripon College make?
The median salary is $25,421 one year after graduation and $48,578 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,838.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.