All Augustana University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Education · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | $36,247 | — | $26,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $67,630 | $26,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $68,523 | — |
| Business Administration | $50,516 | $68,463 | $25,112 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,237 | $77,844 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $58,906 | $24,625 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,290 | $46,600 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former Augustana University students earn a median $59,217 ten years after starting college, more than 92% of South Dakota colleges we cover. 73% graduate within six years.
Augustana University majors questions
How many majors does Augustana University offer?
Augustana University 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 University?
Nursing graduates from Augustana University earn a median $77,844 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Augustana University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $46,600 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 University overview