Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 48.6%
- Retention Rate
- 73.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,472
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Residency Programs. | Certificate | $222,886 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $115,542 | $232,467 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $106,421 | $93,793 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $103,078 | $70,302 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,127 | $102,579 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $67,789 | $57,662 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,821 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $64,990 | $57,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,888 | $15,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $58,943 | $22,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $58,673 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $55,875 | $186,680 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $55,512 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Master | $55,512 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $53,647 | $30,490 |
Outcomes Overview
Augusta University graduates enter the job market with a 94.9% employment rate, reflecting strong demand for health sciences professionals. With median debt of $20,500 and median earnings of $48,472 after ten years, graduates face a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 42%. Monthly loan payments of $217 represent about 5% of typical graduate income. Most alumni pursue careers in nursing, allied health, or medical fields where Georgia's growing healthcare sector creates steady opportunities. The university's health sciences focus aligns well with regional employment needs, particularly around Augusta's medical district. Despite modest starting salaries compared to some professional programs, the combination of reasonable debt levels and strong job placement delivers an average return on investment.