Accounting and Related Services at Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Simpson College graduates in accounting and related services earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simpson College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 324 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $76,422 | $77,722 | #334 | $51,980 |
| 325 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $76,379 | $77,678 | #336 | $47,059 |
| 326 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $76,274 | $80,422 | #277 | $63,311 |
| 327 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $76,272 | $80,229 | #278 | $60,717 |
| 328 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $76,135 | $90,072 | #124 | $51,824 |
| 329 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $76,135 | $90,072 | #125 | $51,824 |
| 330 | Oakland City University Oakland City, IN | $76,123 | $81,666 | #251 | — |
Other Majors at Simpson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $93,749 | — | #161 of 459 |
| Computer Science | $91,318 | $70,950 | #234 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,958 | $56,812 | #378 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $65,097 | — | #210 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,790 | — | #232 of 565 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $61,219 | $41,925 | #98 of 178 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,279 | $42,862 | #238 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,919 | $38,158 | #257 of 610 |
| Psychology | $49,966 | — | #515 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,696 | $44,872 | #196 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,495 | $42,760 | #405 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,237 | $43,635 | #363 of 476 |
| Human Services | — | $46,184 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simpson College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,717 one year after graduating and $76,272 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simpson College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Simpson College ranks #327 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Simpson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,586.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.