Education at Simpson College
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Simpson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Simpson College is in Indianola, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Simpson College
Many students take online classes at Simpson College. Of 1,251 students, 53 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 201 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Simpson College
Rankings can help you compare Simpson College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #15 of 34 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #21 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #69 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 174 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Simpson College
Graduates of Simpson College’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,213 |
| 2 years | $43,897 |
| 3 years | $41,858 |
| 4 years | $41,245 |
| 5 years | $46,591 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Simpson College report median earnings of $41,245, compared with $55,854 for all Simpson College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Simpson College stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Simpson College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.