Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 52%
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 Augsburg University, 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: 54th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). 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 Augsburg 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 Science | $63,065 | $95,637 | -11% | #200 of 349 | #242 | $23,766 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,574 | $93,046 | +5% | #241 of 966 | #456 | $11,967 |
| Economics | $45,720 | $88,507 | +7% | #112 of 368 | #124 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $54,387 | $86,446 | +24% | #56 of 309 | #69 | $24,383 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,695 | $83,185 | +9% | #210 of 796 | #293 | $26,617 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,598 | $79,809 | -4% | #201 of 452 | #263 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,722 | $75,100 | -10% | #109 of 166 | #131 | $23,851 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,466 | $72,706 | +7% | #297 of 1176 | #427 | $26,500 |
| Marketing | $47,563 | $68,757 | -1% | #210 of 516 | #305 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,604 | $63,850 | +13% | #102 of 660 | #139 | $25,000 |
| Social Work | $43,303 | $60,546 | +17% | #38 of 420 | #65 | $24,783 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,807 | $55,676 | -12% | #423 of 565 | #471 | $18,812 |
| Psychology | $29,743 | $55,673 | +10% | #221 of 1027 | #321 | $26,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,473 | $55,499 | +2% | #236 of 610 | #358 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,536 | $49,698 | +5% | #250 of 680 | #468 | $25,924 |
| Biology | $35,984 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $34,543 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $31,211 | — | — | — | — | $25,939 |
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 Augsburg University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $152,468
- Avg rent near campus: $1,841/mo — vs ~$697/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55454 (9.4% cap, Minneapolis)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,142 | $43,142 |
| Room | $6,272 | |
| Board | $5,633 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $64,610 | $64,610 |
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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 Augsburg University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology