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Economics at Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,720/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 4.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #274 of 351 Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$792K	$762K	$650K
Earnings Multiple	4.5x	4.3x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	59	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$175,768

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$95,500

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,875

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,720 per year, Economics graduates from Augsburg University earn below the $53,966 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 4.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $45,720 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #274 of 351 Economics programs, Augsburg University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $80,875 show a 77% jump from the $45,720 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Augsburg University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Augsburg University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,429 students in Minneapolis, MN. 52% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $95,500 — 46% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Economics at Augsburg University?

This program scores 59/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Economics careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $649,839 in decade earnings vs $792,409 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Economics from Augsburg University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →