Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,377
89th percentile (60th in MN)
Sample Size
161
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Augsburg University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Augsburg University graduates earn $59k, placing them in the 89th percentile of all social work masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Augsburg University$59,377$63,542
University of St Thomas$57,667$61,896
Minnesota State University-Mankato$57,499$58,409
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$56,823$64,277
Saint Cloud State University$55,463$58,210
Walden University$53,563$53,534
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$52,284$57,667
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$9,490$57,499
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$16,488$56,823
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$10,117$55,463
Walden University
Minneapolis
$12,498$53,563

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Augsburg University, approximately 52% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.