Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 78.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 79.2%
- Retention Rate
- 82.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,971
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $54,748 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,252 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,148 | $27,000 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $44,942 | $25,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $41,937 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $41,193 | $27,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $41,025 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,375 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $36,941 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $33,281 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $31,848 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $29,141 | $26,759 |
Outcomes Overview
Augustana graduates earn a median of $62,971 six years after graduation, while carrying typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5.5% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's 96.8% employment rate reflects strong career services and alumni networks. Many graduates enter healthcare, education, and business sectors, leveraging the school's liberal arts foundation and science programs. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.43 compares favorably to national averages for private colleges. With generous financial aid bringing average net costs to $12,437, Augustana delivers strong return on investment for most students.