Nursing at Augustana University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Augustana University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Augustana University is in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Studying Online at Augustana University
Many students take online classes at Augustana University. Of 2,390 students, 106 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 956 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Augustana University
These rankings give you a sense of how Augustana University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #174 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #695 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1540 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Augustana University
Students who complete Augustana University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,050 |
| 2 years | $57,724 |
| 3 years | $60,403 |
| 4 years | $69,254 |
| 5 years | $76,246 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Augustana University report median earnings of $69,254, compared with $52,660 for all Augustana University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Augustana University comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Augustana University
This Nursing program at Augustana University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Augustana University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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