Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Simpson College vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 20 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Simpson College.
Artificial Intelligence. leads engineering & technology with 94K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence.Small sample | — | $93,506★ | — | 10 |
| Computer Science.Small sample |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $64,543★ | — | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $61,369 | — | 48 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. leads health with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.Small sample | — | $51,504 | — | 6 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General.Small sample | — | $58,254★ | — | 19 |
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $41,025 | — | 15 |
American Government and Politics (United States). leads social sciences & policy with 62K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States).Small sample | — | $62,268★ | — | 10 |
| Human Services, General.Small sample | — | $46,184 | — | 17 |
| Applied Economics.Small sample | — | $43,798 | — | 6 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $43,007 | — | 21 |
Advertising. leads communications with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising.Small sample | — | $41,925 | — | 8 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $41,779★ | — | 13 |
| General Studies.Small sample | — | $38,289 | — | 13 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $36,848 | — | 10 |
| Brass Instruments.Small sample | — | $29,151 | — | 19 |
Agricultural Teacher Education. leads education with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education.Small sample | — | $42,666★ | — | 7 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.Small sample | — | $40,987 | — | 14 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration.Small sample | — | $49,733 | — | 12 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $51,909 | — | 25 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
