Criminal Justice & Corrections at Simpson College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, you may want to check out the program at Simpson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Simpson College is located in Indianola, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Simpson College.
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Studying Online at Simpson College
Online coursework is an option at Simpson College. Among 1,251 students, 53 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 201 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Simpson College
Rankings can help you compare Simpson College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 109 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #89 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #447 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1021 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Simpson College
Graduates of Simpson College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,370 |
| 2 years | $36,668 |
| 3 years | $44,730 |
| 4 years | $49,733 |
| 5 years | $55,995 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Simpson College take home a median $49,733, compared with $55,854 for all Simpson College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Simpson College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Simpson College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Simpson College are 53% women (10) and 47% men (9).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Simpson College
Among the 15 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Simpson College, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Simpson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Simpson College, below the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Simpson College
Of the 1 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Simpson College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Simpson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Simpson College, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Simpson College
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Simpson College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 16 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Simpson College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
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.