Augustana University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,965
students enrolled
571
degrees and certificates a year
73%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,894
average net price a year
Tuition $38,150
$49,826
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$59,217
median earnings, 10 years after entry
95% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 25% | 141 |
| Business & management | 18% | 101 |
| Health professions | 15% | 88 |
| Biological sciences | 12% | 70 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 6% | 33 |
AI and data programs
Augustana University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Augustana University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Minnehaha County, where the college is.
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211
open professional jobs
22
entry level
4%
ask for AI skills
9 jobs
2.2%
unemployment in Minnehaha County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$76,074
median household income
Minnehaha County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (29 open), sales (20 open), operations (28 open), marketing (7 open).
Hiring most: The Bancorp Bank, National Association (9), Trinzic (9), Midco (7), Sammons Financial (6), State of South Dakota (6), Augustana University (5), gpac (5), Veterans Health Administration (5).
What they hire for: Engineering (44), Finance (29), Operations (28), Sales (20), Human Resources (18), Data & Analytics (12). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Dakota Workforce Development Council.
- Sioux Falls American Job CenterSioux Falls · 605-773-3372 · Monday thru Friday: 8am - 5pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in South Dakota
- University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls · 1,218 students
- Mount Marty UniversityYankton · 697 students
- Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell · 670 students
- Kairos UniversitySioux Falls · 82 students
Common questions
- How big is Augustana University?
- Augustana University enrolls about 1,965 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It awards about 571 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Augustana University?
- 73% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Augustana University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,826 six years after entry and $59,217 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Augustana University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Augustana University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Augustana University?
- 211 open professional jobs are listed in Minnehaha County, 22 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. The Bancorp Bank, National Association has the most openings.
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