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Computer Information Systems at Simpson College

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Simpson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Simpson College is located in Indianola, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 computer information systems degrees were granted at Simpson College.

Online & Distance Learning at Simpson College

Online coursework is an option at Simpson College. Of 1,251 students, 53 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 201 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Simpson College

Rankings can help you compare Simpson College’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#3 of 5
Best Value	Iowa	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#14 of 40
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#38 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 440
Best Value	Nationwide	#337 of 440

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Simpson College

Graduates of Simpson College’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,021
2 years	$73,041
3 years	$81,168
4 years	$93,506
5 years	$99,317

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems graduates from Simpson College earn a median of $93,506, compared with $55,854 for all Simpson College graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Simpson College, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Simpson College are 23% women (3) and 77% men (10).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Simpson College

Among the 13 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Simpson College, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Simpson College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 38% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Simpson College, lower than 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 Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Simpson College

This Computer Information Systems program at Simpson College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	13

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Simpson College often pursue the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Data Scientists	$106,295
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Information Security Engineers	$142,543

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.