Simpson University
Redding, California · Private, nonprofit · 809 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,511 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,738 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,479 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,656 |
| $110k and up | $30,163 |
| All families (average) | $27,817 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,902 | +$19,926 | clears the bar | $16,667 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $113,623 | +$76,647 | clears the bar | $28,010 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,478 | +$21,502 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $52,311 | +$15,335 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $68,735 | +$31,759 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,797 | +$28,821 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 49% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.