Psychology at Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Augustana University graduates in psychology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augustana University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 126 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $58,439 | $51,287 | #438 | $42,056 |
| 127 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $58,397 | $53,137 | #326 | $30,321 |
| 128 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $58,396 | $59,372 | #100 | $33,480 |
| 129 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $58,256 | $62,707 | #56 | $39,098 |
| 130 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $58,255 | $55,646 | #200 | $31,367 |
| 131 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #64 | $36,190 |
| 132 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #65 | $36,190 |
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 |
| Biology | $67,630 | — | #131 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,906 | — | #139 of 610 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,098 one year after graduating and $58,256 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augustana University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Augustana University ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Augustana University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), 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.