Augustana College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Augustana College at a glance

• 2,490

  students enrolled

• 545

  degrees and certificates a year

• 73%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,736

  average net price a year

  Tuition $49,674

• $49,849

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,971

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  95% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Augustana College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Rock Island County, where the college is.

• 67

  open professional jobs

• 13

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Rock Island County

  2026-08 · down 1.4 points from a year earlier

• $66,768

  median household income

  Rock Island County

• 34%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (5 open), operations (4 open), human resources (7 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Constellation Energy (6), Deere John Capital (6), John Deere (6), Serco North America (4), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (4), Deere (3), US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency (3), Empeople Credit Union (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (19), Human Resources (7), Data & Analytics (5), Sales (5), Finance (4), Operations (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Rock Island, Henry and Mercer Counties, Not-for-Profit Corporation.

• American Job Center- Rock IslandRock Island · 309-429-6429 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Augustana College?

Augustana College enrolls about 2,490 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Rock Island, Illinois. It awards about 545 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Augustana College?

73% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Augustana College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,849 six years after entry and $62,971 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Augustana College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Augustana College awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Augustana College?

67 open professional jobs are listed in Rock Island County, 13 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Constellation Energy has the most openings.