# Augustana University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD. IPEDS 219000, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augustana-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,290
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,600 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in SD: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (8 colleges, $45,496): +$1,104
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,223

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,600 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,746 | $79,483 | 7.4 years |
| 30-48k | $18,895 | $80,115 | 7.4 years |
| 48-75k | $17,937 | $76,053 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $24,787 | $105,097 | 9.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,327 | $115,866 | 10.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Marty University | $49,652 | $27,000 | $22,227 | 52% |
| Dakota State University | $48,997 | $26,600 | $21,057 | 51% |
| Augustana University | $46,600 | $27,000 | $23,894 | 73% |
| University of South Dakota | $46,034 | $27,000 | $19,858 | 60% |
| Black Hills State University | $44,958 | $26,312 | $15,911 | 43% |
| University of Sioux Falls | $44,735 | $27,000 | $21,383 | 63% |
| Northern State University | $44,147 | $24,242 | $15,812 | 49% |
| South Dakota State University | $43,934 | $25,937 | $19,841 | 62% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $50,040 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $50,130 SD, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $51,630 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $51,050 SD, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $57,820 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $61,570 SD, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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