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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.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 nursing degrees were granted at Augustana University.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Augustana University
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Augustana University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Augustana University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Augustana University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Augustana University are 74% women (34) and 26% men (12).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Augustana University

Among the 42 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Augustana University, 74% were women (31) and 26% were men (11).

Augustana University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Augustana University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Augustana University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Augustana University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Augustana University

Of the 3 master’s nursing graduates at Augustana University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

Augustana University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Augustana University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Augustana University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

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

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