by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Augustana University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Augustana University took the #744 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota, Augustana University came in at #7.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingAugustana University ranked #744 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Augustana University took the #7 spot for Best Graduate Schools in South Dakota.
For the last year in which we have data, 387 graduate students decided that Augustana University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 62.0% of the total graduate student body at Augustana University while men make up 38.0%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Augustana University, around 22.5% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Augustana University. Around 3.6% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Augustana University who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,217.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Augustana University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $63,222.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Augustana University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| General Education | $63,222 |
Augustana University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Sioux Falls is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Augustana University.
Contact details for Augustana University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197-0001 |
| Phone: | 605-274-5516 |
| Website: | www.augie.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/AugustanaCollegeSD |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/augustanasd |
About 40.3% of the graduate students at Augustana University took at least one online class.For that same period, 27.4% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 9 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 28 | — |
| General Education | 53 | $63,222 |
| Genetics | 10 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 11 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 6 | — |
| Nursing | 3 | — |
| Special Education | 32 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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