Education at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Augusta University graduates in education earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augusta University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 174 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,759 | $61,828 | #114 | $51,023 |
| 175 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $55,650 | $56,597 | #170 | $53,403 |
| 176 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $55,409 | $59,130 | #137 | $49,309 |
| 177 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $55,403 | $57,353 | #161 | $49,547 |
| 178 | Park University Parkville, MO | $55,287 | $59,279 | #135 | $47,868 |
| 179 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $55,122 | $60,215 | #129 | $50,607 |
| 180 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $54,923 | $55,247 | #176 | $49,928 |
Other Majors at Augusta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $125,885 | $108,924 | #119 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,561 | $78,617 | #425 of 432 |
| Public Health | $89,528 | $58,410 | #55 of 201 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $87,873 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $83,306 | $66,612 | #6 of 11 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,965 | $78,618 | #627 of 861 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $80,046 | — | #26 of 27 |
| Public Administration | $66,362 | $48,500 | #185 of 243 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $65,984 | $71,697 | #160 of 211 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $65,017 | $59,953 | #56 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,022 | $44,303 | #278 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augusta University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,547 one year after graduating and $55,403 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augusta University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Augusta University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Augusta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for Augusta University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.