Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private, nonprofit · 1,965 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,746 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,895 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,937 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,787 |
| $110k and up | $27,327 |
| All families (average) | $23,894 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $64,083 | +$27,107 | clears the bar | $15,110 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,844 | +$40,868 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,463 | +$31,487 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,630 | +$30,654 | clears the bar | $23,448 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,600 | +$9,624 | clears the bar | $25,550 | 2.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,906 | +$21,930 | clears the bar | $24,190 | 1.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $46,646 | +$9,670 | clears the bar | $26,625 | 2.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,256 | +$21,280 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,523 | +$31,547 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,247 | -$729 | falls short | $24,625 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 73% 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.