# Augustana University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD. IPEDS 219000, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augustana-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,237
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,844 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in SD: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (6 colleges, $77,180): +$664
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,368

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,844 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 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,895 | $80,115 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,937 | $76,053 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,787 | $105,097 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,327 | $115,866 | 2.8 years |

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

## Nursing at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sioux Falls | $79,077 | $31,000 | $21,383 | 63% |
| South Dakota State University | $77,932 | $28,000 | $19,841 | 62% |
| Augustana University | $77,844 | $27,000 | $23,894 | 73% |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $76,515 | $31,000 | $19,735 | 48% |
| University of South Dakota | $73,025 | $28,644 | $19,858 | 60% |
| Mount Marty University | $67,187 | $27,000 | $22,227 | 52% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $75,350 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $78,060 SD, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $127,670 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $122,050 SD, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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