Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Augsburg University

Minnesota liberal arts programs typically start graduates around $53,000 in their first year—well above the national median for this field. But with both earnings and debt figures estimated from peer programs nationwide, Augsburg's picture remains hazy. The estimated $36,340 first-year earnings would place this program nearly $17,000 below what similar programs in Minnesota typically produce, though whether Augsburg's actual outcomes match this national baseline or perform closer to Minnesota norms is impossible to say without reported data.

The estimated 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable borrowing levels if the earnings figure holds true. Over half of Augsburg students receive Pell grants, indicating a population that needs their degree to pay off quickly. At the estimated starting salary, graduates would face monthly loan payments around $300—tight but feasible on a $36,000 income. However, if actual outcomes trend closer to what Minnesota programs typically deliver, the financial picture brightens considerably.

For parents evaluating this program, the lack of reported outcomes means you're working with national averages rather than Augsburg-specific results. Given the $17,000 gap between state and national figures for this field, consider whether Augsburg's Minneapolis location and network might push outcomes toward the higher Minnesota benchmark, or whether the broad nature of general liberal arts degrees limits earning potential regardless of school.