Augustana College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$62,971
in 2021+22% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 22% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 5% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 71% | $12,896 |
| 1999 | — | — | 69% | $13,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 70% | $13,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 72% | $13,844 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73% | $14,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 74% | $14,292 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77% | $14,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 75% | $14,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 76% | $14,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 78% | $15,118 |
| 2008 | $51,700 | — | 76% | $15,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 75% | $16,500 |
| 2010 | $53,400 | $24,011 | 78% | $18,125 |
| 2011 | — | $23,972 | 77% | $20,182 |
| 2012 | $49,600 | $21,859 | 76% | $21,500 |
| 2013 | $47,900 | $22,902 | 78% | $22,000 |
| 2014 | $48,500 | $22,969 | 78% | $24,500 |
| 2015 | $52,000 | $23,736 | 74% | $25,775 |
| 2016 | — | $22,009 | 76% | $25,916 |
| 2017 | — | $23,517 | 77% | $25,617 |
| 2018 | — | $24,745 | 75% | $25,000 |
| 2019 | — | $23,310 | 74% | $26,000 |
| 2020 | — | $23,874 | 71% | $26,000 |
| 2021 | $62,971 | $23,489 | 77% | $26,000 |
| 2022 | — | $23,538 | 79% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,780 | 78% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,127 | 79% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,736 | 73% | — |