Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Augustana College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 70th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). 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 Augustana College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,149 | $91,143 | +20% | #106 of 796 | #143 | $27,000 |
| Engineering Physics | $54,165 | $85,993 | -4% | #7 of 10 | #8 | — |
| Computer Science | $74,745 | $83,339 | -22% | #288 of 349 | #292 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,210 | $81,562 | +19% | #122 of 1176 | #137 | $27,000 |
| International Business | $37,350 | $75,672 | +3% | #49 of 115 | #59 | $25,500 |
| Biology | $32,844 | $68,648 | +20% | #117 of 841 | #124 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,806 | $63,730 | +13% | #104 of 660 | #106 | $26,375 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $35,669 | $62,757 | +14% | #49 of 265 | #50 | $26,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $60,223 | +2% | #93 of 215 | #128 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $30,290 | $57,943 | +10% | #110 of 462 | #108 | $26,497 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $24,208 | $55,909 | +2% | #118 of 225 | #127 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,626 | $55,295 | -13% | #430 of 565 | #450 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $29,801 | $52,818 | +4% | #360 of 1027 | #403 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,145 | $52,092 | +1% | #148 of 345 | #216 | $27,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | $40,683 | $49,763 | -14% | #105 of 117 | #105 | $27,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $30,104 | $49,015 | -11% | #20 of 22 | #20 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,517 | $47,613 | +0% | #356 of 680 | #507 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $45,048 | -11% | #376 of 459 | #395 | $26,243 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $43,492 | -10% | #440 of 576 | #471 | $26,759 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $38,436 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $34,069 | — | — | — | — | $26,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $19,775 | $33,950 | -30% | #133 of 137 | #134 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,326 | — | — | — | — | $26,955 |
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.
The Augustana College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $129,276
- Avg rent near campus: $911/mo — vs ~$679/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52802 (7.0% cap, Davenport)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,674 | $49,674 |
| Room | $6,114 | |
| Board | $6,604 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $64,848 | $64,848 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Augustana College's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology