Bright Futures Begin: Class of 2024 First Destination Report

Graduates from the Class of 2024 are achieving success at a high rate, according to the College’s newly released First Destination Report.

Among bachelor’s degree recipients, 97 percent were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or serving in the military within six months of graduation. Of the 239 students who earned bachelor’s degrees, information was collected from 232 — a 97.1 percent knowledge rate.

Graduates earning master’s degrees reported a 100 percent employment rate.

Sixteen academic programs across multiple disciplines reported perfect placement rates, including majors in management, political science, biochemistry, theatre arts and elementary education. Other programs with 100 percent placement include psychology, computer information systems and both marketing and sport communication.

Members of the Class of 2024 secured employment with prominent organizations such as Principal Financial Group, CitiGroup, Kemin Industries, Microsoft, Farm Bureau Financial Services and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Career paths range from software engineering and nursing to environmental science, education and financial services.

Graduate school destinations include Drake University Law School, Des Moines University, University of Michigan, Pennsylvania State University, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, Loyola University Chicago and Rome City Institute in Rome, Italy.

Geographically, Simpson graduates are making an impact near and far. They are now living in 27 states and three countries, with 73.7 percent of graduates remaining in Iowa.

The report reflects a broad spectrum of success stories, from students working as teachers, engineers and analysts to those pursuing advanced degrees in medicine, law, business, and the arts.

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Note: Simpson College collects post-graduation data through surveys, follow-ups and information sourced from faculty, social media and employer contacts, ensuring the most comprehensive report possible.