Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Simpson College · Indianola, IA

CIP 24.01

$43,635Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,237Median earnings 4 years after
$40,292Median earnings 5 years after
$25,836Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Simpson College earn a median of $43,635 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $25,836, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Luther College
Decorah
$42,926$27,000
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$40,791$21,886
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$40,009$19,500
Grand View University
Des Moines
$39,996$22,500
Iowa State University
Ames
$36,532$26,768

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Simpson College make?

The median salary is $43,635 one year after graduation and $40,292 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,836.

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