Simpson College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,274
in 2021+23% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 23% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 14% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 61% | $11,798 |
| 1999 | — | — | 62% | $13,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 65% | $12,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 67% | $11,699 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73% | $13,331 |
| 2003 | — | — | 66% | $13,436 |
| 2004 | — | — | 64% | $13,321 |
| 2005 | — | — | 66% | $12,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 70% | $12,456 |
| 2007 | — | — | 69% | $13,750 |
| 2008 | $48,300 | — | 65% | $14,030 |
| 2009 | — | — | 68% | $15,125 |
| 2010 | $47,800 | $19,227 | 65% | $17,522 |
| 2011 | — | $17,145 | 68% | $18,750 |
| 2012 | $45,800 | $18,756 | 69% | $20,476 |
| 2013 | $43,500 | $19,933 | 67% | $21,500 |
| 2014 | $44,400 | $20,163 | 65% | $21,500 |
| 2015 | $47,500 | $20,907 | 73% | $22,000 |
| 2016 | — | $22,120 | 68% | $22,000 |
| 2017 | — | $22,964 | 63% | $22,117 |
| 2018 | — | $22,077 | 68% | $21,500 |
| 2019 | — | $23,187 | 70% | $21,500 |
| 2020 | — | $19,151 | 72% | $21,500 |
| 2021 | $59,274 | $19,644 | 71% | $20,262 |
| 2022 | — | $20,680 | 69% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,925 | 67% | — |
| 2024 | — | $22,231 | 66% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,936 | 63% | — |