Computer Science at Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Simpson College graduates in computer science earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simpson College Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 231 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $91,614 | $97,766 | #200 | $60,051 |
| 232 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $91,614 | $97,766 | #201 | $60,051 |
| 233 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $91,606 | $97,503 | #203 | $75,231 |
| 234 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $91,318 | $96,055 | #211 | $70,950 |
| 235 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $91,313 | $83,149 | #287 | $78,085 |
| 236 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $91,299 | $89,701 | #252 | $70,053 |
| 237 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $91,081 | $97,658 | #202 | $69,849 |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,272 | $60,717 | #327 of 796 |
| 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 computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,950 one year after graduating and $91,318 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simpson College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Simpson College ranks #234 by median pay four years after graduation, and #211 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Simpson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.