Biology at Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Augustana University graduates in biology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augustana University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 128 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $68,191 | $77,213 | #26 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,120 | $61,985 | #275 | $35,241 |
| 130 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $67,791 | $61,034 | #302 | $41,973 |
| 131 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $67,630 | $72,797 | #57 | — |
| 132 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $67,551 | $59,486 | #367 | $45,670 |
| 133 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #378 | $37,179 |
| 134 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #379 | $37,179 |
Other Majors at Augustana University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,844 | $72,237 | #813 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,523 | — | #515 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,463 | $50,516 | #419 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,906 | — | #139 of 610 |
| Psychology | $58,256 | $39,098 | #129 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $46,646 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,600 | $44,290 | #400 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $36,247 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augustana University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augustana University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Augustana University ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Augustana University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,448.
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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.