Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.7%
- Retention Rate
- 76.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,274
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $73,041 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,509 | $19,586 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $50,105 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $49,787 | $21,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $43,798 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $42,012 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $41,025 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $25,672 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $25,836 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $38,034 | |
| History. | Bachelor | $36,848 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $26,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Simpson graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $26,000 and earn $44,065 in their first year out. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 sits below the national average of 0.7 for private colleges. Monthly loan payments of $276 consume about 7.5% of typical starting salaries, a manageable burden. The college's strong music and theatre programs feed graduates into performing arts careers, while the liberal arts foundation opens doors to education, business, and nonprofit work. With a 97.8% employment rate and earnings that climb to $59,274 after ten years, Simpson delivers solid career preparation. The financial return represents an average investment for a small private college.