Is Augustana University worth it?
Augustana University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (midsize city). It awarded 504 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, education and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,241
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,005
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,217
Average net price
$23,894
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
504
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,965
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | $61,581 | $64,083 | 178 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,237 | $77,844 | 104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,290 | $46,600 | 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $50,516 | $68,463 | 50 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,098 | $58,256 | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $36,247 | N/A | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $46,646 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | 53 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 32 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 28 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for Augustana University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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