Criminal Justice and Corrections at Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Simpson College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simpson College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections 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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
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| 235 | West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | $57,335 | $67,831 | #42 | $31,400 |
| 236 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $57,319 | $61,168 | #132 | $38,547 |
| 237 | Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | $57,295 | $54,533 | #381 | $40,753 |
| 238 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $57,279 | $60,251 | #153 | $42,862 |
| 239 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $57,236 | $59,156 | #185 | $42,139 |
| 240 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $57,210 | $58,166 | #221 | $40,577 |
| 241 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $57,178 | $59,096 | #188 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,862 one year after graduating and $57,279 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simpson College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Simpson College ranks #238 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Simpson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.