Augustana University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Augustana University at a glance

• 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

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.

• 212

  open professional jobs

• 29

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  10 jobs

• 1.6%

  unemployment in Minnehaha County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $76,074

  median household income

  Minnehaha County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to finance (19 open), sales (29 open), operations (34 open), marketing (4 open).

Hiring most: Smithfield Foods (13), Sioux Center Health (12), KBR (10), Trinzic (10), Sammons Financial (7), Augustana University (5), Marshfield Clinic (5), Midco (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (50), Operations (34), Sales (29), Finance (19), Clinical (10), Human Resources (10). 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.

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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?

212 open professional jobs are listed in Minnehaha County, 29 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Smithfield Foods has the most openings.