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.

“I will miss Augustana's campus and how it fosters growth socially, spiritually and intellectually.”Read More

“I would be lost without the communication faculty. ”Read More

“I’ll miss the people here they — truly care about me and my future and have always been so supportive and encouraging.”Read More

“My professors, especially in the education department, have helped me grow into a confident and passionate educator.”Read More

“The faculty have devoted a lot of time outside of the classroom to ensure I can accomplish the academic success that I desire.”Read More

“I had always assumed that laboratory research would be for me, but I have cultivated new, unexpected interests in medical ethics and health care policy.”Read More

“I didn't imagine I could be offered so many opportunities in terms of academics as well as personal growth.”Read More

“My professors made learning exciting and took an interest in me as a student and as an individual.”Read More

“I had no idea that so much maturity and development would take place in four years that have flown by!”Read More

“I am in a better place than where I thought I would be four years ago.”Read More

“The classes I have taken and the challenges I have faced at Augustana have helped me gain the confidence to articulate my ideas.”Read More

“I am poised to be a professional lifelong learner.”Read More

“I’ve learned that if I want to make an accomplishment or do something memorable I need to step out of my comfort zone. ”Read More

“I have learned the importance of hard work and determination.”Read More

“I love the Quad Cities, and I will have a lot of trouble leaving.”Read More

“My advisor, Dr. Bengtson, helped me a lot by encouraging me to take the classes that I was interested in, but also by nudging me into the upper-level math classes early on.”Read More

“I have an incredible support system of family and friends from home and at Augie who have always encouraged me in everything I do and have always been there for me.”Read More

“Even though doing something might be scary, I learned that by following through with your ideas and actually doing it, you will be amazed by the results.”Read More

“I learned to be opened to any to decision or idea. Close-mindedness leaves little room for creativity and inspiration.”Read More

“I don’t see my years at Augustana as an expense, but an investment in myself and my future.”Read More

“I came in pre-med, but art history made me realize that medicine was not my passion. Thank God for the liberal arts!”Read More

“I came in pre-med, but art history made me realize that medicine was not my passion. Thank God for liberal arts!”Read More