Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's degree · Simpson College · Indianola, IA

CIP 52.02

$56,812Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,958Median earnings 4 years after
$66,834Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Simpson College earn a median of $56,812 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,257 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,618–$93,584). Median debt is $21,500, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
William Penn University
Oskaloosa
$62,162$24,874
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$60,163$27,648
Iowa State University
Ames
$57,188$20,500
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
$55,854$26,250
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City
$55,784$18,000
Central College
Pella
$55,760$27,000
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$51,690$17,500
University of Dubuque
Dubuque
$50,268$22,000
Luther College
Decorah
$49,491$27,000
Northwestern College
Orange City
$48,515$23,250
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
$47,815$27,000
Drake University
Des Moines
$47,806$17,053
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake
$47,385$25,000
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$46,264$21,399
Morningside University
Sioux City
$45,637$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Simpson College make?

The median salary is $56,812 one year after graduation and $66,834 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.