Mathematics at Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Simpson College graduates in mathematics earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Simpson College Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 207 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $65,184 | $59,313 | #252 | $37,292 |
| 208 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $65,179 | $60,955 | #235 | $48,997 |
| 209 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $65,139 | $66,903 | #183 | $30,408 |
| 210 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $65,097 | $68,474 | #169 | — |
| 211 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $65,079 | $71,092 | #150 | $57,310 |
| 212 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $64,913 | $59,067 | #253 | $38,699 |
| 213 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $64,905 | $67,382 | #178 | $48,726 |
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 |
| 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 mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,097 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simpson College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Simpson College ranks #210 by median pay four years after graduation, and #169 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Simpson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562).
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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.