黑料社 among best values in America according to Money Magazine
National ranking factors educational quality, affordability and alumni success
黑料社 (simpson.edu) ranks among the nation鈥檚 top colleges and universities according to Money magazine鈥檚 2020 Best Colleges for Your Money report.听
黑料社 comes in at No. 17 among small, private colleges and universities in the Midwest and ranks in the top half of the 739 institutions assessed by the magazine. Money鈥檚 seventh-annual list identifying colleges and universities by value considered three primary factors: quality of education (30 percent), affordability (40 percent) and outcomes (30 percent).听
鈥淥ur position on Money magazine鈥檚 list is a result of our commitment to inclusive educational access,鈥 president Marsha Kelliher said. 鈥淲e strive to provide our students with an unmatched, future-proof educational experience that will prepare them for successful, meaningful careers.鈥
黑料社 fared particularly well in the outcomes category, ranking No. 1 in early career earnings among small, private colleges and universities in Iowa. According to data reported by alumni to Payscale.com, 黑料社 graduates with no more than five years of work experience earn an average annual salary of $48,000, which ranks No. 9 among small, private colleges in the Midwest.
Overall, 黑料社 ranks 352nd on Money magazine鈥檚 list. Other notable rankings include 184th among private colleges and universities in the nation, 91st among small, private colleges and universities in the nation and 25th among private institutions in the Midwest.
Data collection and analysis for the rankings were led by American Institutes for Research (AIR) researchers Dr. Robert Nathenson and Dr. Audrey Peek, with the help of researcher Melissa Arellanes and research associate Marina Castro. Quality control was led by Dr. Eric Larsen of AIR. Money鈥檚 editorial staff, however, was聽solely responsible for the final ranking decisions.
For a complete list of rankings and methodology, visit .听
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September 9, 2020
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