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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Augusta University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 29th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Augusta University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,415 | $83,000 | -10% | #247 of 459 | #246 | $22,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,307 | $78,004 | -12% | #807 of 966 | #809 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,249 | $72,773 | +3% | #106 of 253 | #112 | $22,125 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $71,074 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,894 | $67,666 | -11% | #531 of 796 | #516 | $23,803 |
| Marketing | $49,144 | $66,311 | -4% | #266 of 516 | #237 | $23,641 |
| Biology | $28,978 | $65,163 | +14% | #174 of 841 | #123 | $22,625 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $48,992 | $61,584 | -10% | #67 of 76 | #67 | $12,687 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,541 | — | — | — | — | $17,500 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $58,583 | -7% | #357 of 565 | #287 | $12,857 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $31,239 | $51,773 | -12% | #206 of 275 | #202 | $25,153 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,906 | $50,285 | -26% | #1080 of 1176 | #1074 | $25,289 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $29,397 | $50,254 | -9% | #481 of 660 | #458 | $26,973 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,490 | $48,836 | -10% | #446 of 610 | #424 | $21,438 |
| Chemistry | $48,382 | — | — | — | — | $17,750 |
| History | $28,689 | $48,318 | -5% | #290 of 459 | #251 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,419 | $47,226 | +-0% | #376 of 680 | #387 | $27,500 |
| Social Work | — | $43,795 | -15% | #390 of 420 | #394 | $21,879 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,796 | $42,568 | -24% | #605 of 660 | #599 | $22,135 |
| Psychology | $29,375 | $41,544 | -18% | #931 of 1027 | #936 | $25,812 |
| Sociology | $28,860 | $37,769 | -28% | #453 of 462 | #451 | $22,665 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $16,943 | $25,770 | -38% | #421 of 423 | #419 | $27,741 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $21,905 | — | — | — | — | $20,844 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Augusta University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,892 | $22,270 |
| Room | $6,680 | |
| Board | $4,100 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,243 | $41,621 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,597 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,947 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,829 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,848 |
| $110,001+ | $16,901 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology