Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Simpson College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Simpson College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Simpson College graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 71th percentile of all public relations, advertising, and applied communication bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson College | $41,925 | — | — | — |
| Drake University | $44,492 | $58,012 | $23,250 | 0.52 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $43,755 | $48,546 | $21,096 | 0.48 |
| Iowa State University | $42,530 | $53,543 | $24,750 | 0.58 |
| Loras College | $40,938 | $49,138 | $26,581 | 0.65 |
| Coe College | $40,167 | $57,149 | — | — |
| National Median | $39,794 | — | $24,625 | 0.62 |
Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University Des Moines | $49,944 | $44,492 | $23,250 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $9,728 | $43,755 | $21,096 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $10,497 | $42,530 | $24,750 |
| Loras College Dubuque | $38,298 | $40,938 | $26,581 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids | $52,576 | $40,167 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Simpson College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.