Is Simpson College worth it?
Simpson College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Indianola, Iowa (small town). It awarded 262 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in health and wellness, business administration and management and sport and fitness administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,065
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,509
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,274
Average net price
$21,936
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
262
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,227
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $56,812 | $69,958 | 65 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,760 | $46,495 | 36 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $43,635 | $46,237 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $60,717 | $76,272 | 30 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $38,158 | $54,919 | 28 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $70,950 | $91,318 | 27 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,862 | $57,279 | 25 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $44,872 | $49,696 | 21 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $46,184 | N/A | 21 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $41,925 | $61,219 | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $93,749 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Simpson College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page