Simpson College

What are the graduation rates for students at Simpson College?

Simpson College's reported six-year graduation rate is 63% for the relevant cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 51%. These measures track whether students in a defined entering group completed a degree within each period; they do not describe every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 81%, meaning that most students in the measured first-time cohort returned the following fall. Simpson's six-year graduation rate has declined from earlier reported cohorts, so applicants comparing colleges should pay attention to the year and population behind each figure. Neither graduation nor retention rates, by themselves, explain why an individual student stayed, left, or took longer to complete a degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Simpson College?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures provide a limited look at earnings roughly one year after completion for eligible former students with reported earnings. They are not starting-salary offers, and they should not be interpreted as what every graduate in a major will earn.

Among Simpson fields with reported figures, the one-year median is about $63,021 for computer and information sciences, $54,180 for accounting, and $44,866 for business administration. Other reported examples include $37,249 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods and $31,991 for psychology. These figures describe different groups of students, not a controlled comparison of the value of the majors.

Earnings depend on occupation, location, further education, hours worked, and experience. The federal measure also does not capture every graduate or every form of compensation. Students should use it alongside program costs, likely borrowing, licensure requirements, and the kinds of jobs they actually want to pursue.