All Augustana College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $24,208 | $55,909 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $45,048 | $26,243 |
| English | — | $43,492 | $26,759 |
| Writing | $19,775 | $33,950 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,844 | $68,648 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $35,669 | $62,757 | $26,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $38,436 | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $34,069 | — | $26,002 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $62,149 | $91,143 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $50,210 | $81,562 | $27,000 |
| International Business | $37,350 | $75,672 | $25,500 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $20,326 | — | $26,955 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $40,806 | $63,730 | $26,375 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $30,104 | $49,015 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $60,223 | $27,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,145 | $52,092 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,517 | $47,613 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $74,745 | $83,339 | $27,000 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | $54,165 | $85,993 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Augustana College students earn a median $62,971 ten years after starting college, more than 66% of Illinois colleges we cover. 73% graduate within six years.
Augustana College majors questions
How many majors does Augustana College offer?
Augustana College offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Augustana College?
Accounting graduates from Augustana College earn a median $91,143 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Augustana College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Writing graduates earn the least: a median $33,950 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Augustana College overview