Location: Ripon, WI•In-State Tuition: $50,700•Admission Rate: 84%•Avg SAT: 1143
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$31,433
Est. from WI median (3 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$24,162
Est. from national median (24 programs)

Where Ripon College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international/global studies bachelors's programs nationally

Ripon College (estimated ±10%)Other international/global studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

International/Global Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Ripon CollegeRipon$50,700$31,433*—$24,162*—
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison$11,205$40,594*$51,478$20,469*0.50
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee$10,020$31,433*$48,024$26,738*0.85
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point$8,834$25,217*—$25,372*1.01
National Median—$32,819*—$21,966*0.67
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international/global studies graduates

Political Scientists

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

$139,380/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ripon College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.