Economics at Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Augsburg University graduates in economics earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augsburg University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 109 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $88,799 | $81,676 | #143 | $52,129 |
| 110 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $88,682 | $80,695 | #150 | $53,206 |
| 111 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $88,638 | $93,236 | #80 | — |
| 112 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $88,507 | $84,543 | #124 | $45,720 |
| 113 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $88,479 | $77,915 | #189 | $53,303 |
| 114 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $88,393 | $81,303 | #144 | $46,832 |
| 115 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $88,067 | $77,552 | #195 | $71,559 |
Other Majors at Augsburg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,637 | $63,065 | #200 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,046 | $80,574 | #241 of 966 |
| Mathematics | $86,446 | $54,387 | #56 of 309 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,185 | $64,695 | #210 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,809 | $63,598 | #201 of 452 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $75,100 | $59,722 | #109 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,706 | $52,466 | #297 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $68,757 | $47,563 | #210 of 516 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $63,850 | $36,604 | #102 of 660 |
| Social Work | $60,546 | $43,303 | #38 of 420 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,676 | $37,807 | #423 of 565 |
| Psychology | $55,673 | $29,743 | #221 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,499 | $37,473 | #236 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,698 | $39,536 | #250 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $35,984 | — |
| Sociology | — | $34,543 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $31,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augsburg University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,720 one year after graduating and $88,507 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augsburg University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Augsburg University ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Augsburg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.