Recent graduate outcomes

99% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2023 said they were in graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.
Data was collected from students who graduated from Augustana College in Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. Data was collected through a collaboration between the Offices of Institutional Research and Career Development, and compiled by Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career and professional development, March 2024.

Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team
The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.

Elliott '20 brings home Webby Awards for NASA
Christian Elliott '20 recently traveled to New York City for the 28th annual Webby Awards to accept honors for "Suiting up for Space," the April 2023 episode he wrote and produced as an intern for the podcast "NASA's Curious Universe."

How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from Augustana
Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their Augustana success team.

Castro ’21 positioned to ‘help be the change in the Illinois Quad Cities’
A project led by Ben Castro ’21 to better understand uneven food access and food insecurities within QC MetroLINK’s service area placed fourth in a national competition. The project is tied to Castro's Senior Inquiry for his geography major.

’16 grad combats newborn mortality in rural Kenya
By developing curriculum to teach neonatal resuscitation protocol to medical practitioners in Mutomo, Kenya, Dr. Alyssa Nelson ’16 Motzel was determined to not only teach her peers, but also help them continue to train others.

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“Many professors have really changed my future for the better, and I will miss being able to go into their offices just to hang out.”Read More

“My peak experience was my study abroad trip to Ghana, which gave memories I will cherish for the rest of my life.”Read More

“It's good to have plans and goals, but they'll probably change — let them!”Read More

“I learned how much work I am able to handle and what I need to do to thrive professionally.”Read More

“I consistently find myself connecting ways that a liberal arts education prepared me for so much more than a career or further study.”Read More

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“I have come to realize that I really love teaching others and sharing my excitement for all of the things I find interesting. ”Read More

“If you never try something new, you will never know what you are capable of or what else you can try.”Read More

“I am extremely happy with the person I have become and am ready to embrace a future in the environmental field.”Read More

“I’ve made the most of all the opportunities I’ve been gifted with.”Read More

“Augustana gave me the chance to branch out into many areas of life allowing me to discover new passions, such as traveling, that I will continue to pursue post graduation.”Read More

“Augustana helped me develop writing and analytical skills that I believe transferred to my LSAT score.”Read More

“I didn’t know what I wanted freshman year, but now I have a much better understanding of myself, and what I want to do.”Read More

“I learned I have the ability to handle so much more than I ever thought I could.”Read More

“Everybody at Augustana is so friendly and open-minded, and I was lucky to be surrounded by them.”Read More

“I learned that with a lot of help and perseverance, success is all but impossible.”Read More

“My adivsors have helped me with anything I’ve needed, and have always been there when I needed advice.”Read More

“I used my Augie Choice to supplement an unpaid shadowing internship at Riverside Dentistry in Moline. It was an invaluable experience.”Read More

“I have had a very close connection with professors, and they have continued to push me to where I am now.”Read More

“All of the big decisions that come after graduation used to seem so daunting, but now that it’s almost here, it’s really exciting to plan what’s going to come next.”Read More

“I am confident in my education and experiences, and nothing will hold be back from my dreams!”Read More

“Augustana helped me to realize that it’s actually cool to care about 'nerdy' stuff like history and art because you can make a career out of whatever you’re passionate about.”Read More