Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice 

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5 largest majors

In the traditional undergraduate day program: Management, Biology, Psychology, Elementary Education, Communication Studies

Faculty

158 full-time, 193 part-time; 74% of full-time faculty members hold the doctorate or highest degree in their field

Student/faculty ratio

13:1

Average class size

13-17

Accreditation & Approval

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Council on Social Work Education, and the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Programs are approved by American Chemical Society, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and National League for Nursing

Pre-Professional Programs

Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Seminary, Veterinary Medicine

Teaching Licensure Programs

Kindergarten-elementary-middle school (K-8) subject area specialties in mathematics, science, communication arts/literature, and social studies; middle school/high school (grades 5-12) in biology, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies; specialist licenses (grades K-12) in art, vocal music and instrumental music, physical education, and dance/theatre with a theatre emphasis; K-12 special education (EBD and/or LD) and K-12 reading teacher endorsement (Grad level only for licensed teachers)

Non-Traditional Education Programs

Augsburg for Adults offers evening and weekend courses for students seeking a bachelor's degree. Campuses are near downtown Minneapolis and in Rochester, Minn.

Certification Programs

Information Technology, Business Management, Business Finance; Art and Art-Graphic Design

Satellite Campuses

Rochester, Minn. — bachelor's degrees in business administration, education, communication studies, and RN to BSN. Master's in Education and MBA programs meet in Rochester. Classes for select programs also meet in Bloomington, Minn.

Intercampus Agreements

The Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) is a partnership with Augsburg College, the College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas. The partnership allows students to register for courses at the other colleges, and collaborative majors are offered through the partnership. Augsburg also offers RN to BSN classes at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. 

Honors Program

The Augsburg College Honors program provides many opportunities for students to expand their knowledge, to explore their potential, and to express their unique talents. Honors students take signature courses, can create their own student learning experiences, and are involved in Honors House and leadership activities. Students also either conduct research or write and edit for the Honors Review. 

Study Abroad Programs

Augsburg's nationally-awarded Center for Global Education has permanent sites and resident adjunct faculty in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Namibia, offering semester and short-term programs. Each year Augsburg faculty also lead short-term courses around the world. Augsburg is a founding member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) offering study programs in Europe and Latin America.

Internships/ career services

More than 60% of Augsburg students complete at least one internship during college, taking advantage of the many resources with business, government, and nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities. Many internships can earn academic credit with faculty supervision.

The Strommen Career and Internship Center helps students assess talents and skills, explore vocation and meaningful work options, and link academic majors with career paths. The Center also offers resources to help students find "hands-on" learning through volunteer and internship opportunities and prepare for the job search and/or graduate school.