All Simpson College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,635 | $46,237 | $27,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $65,097 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $60,717 | $76,272 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $56,812 | $69,958 | $26,975 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $38,158 | $54,919 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,925 | $61,219 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,872 | $49,696 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,760 | $46,495 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $93,749 | — |
| Computer Science | $70,950 | $91,318 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Simpson College students earn a median $59,274 ten years after starting college, more than 67% of Iowa colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
Simpson College majors questions
How many majors does Simpson College offer?
Simpson College offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Simpson College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Simpson College earn a median $93,749 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings.
Which Simpson College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $46,237 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Simpson College overview