Top Ranked Programs
Augusta University's program mix is anchored in health and clinical sciences — a signature that reflects the university's identity as a health-focused public institution in Augusta, Georgia. Health programs account for the largest share of degree output, with Business representing 13% of graduates, Education at 5%, and Arts at 3%. This concentration positions Augusta University as a specialized health-sciences institution rather than a broad-portfolio university, and it shapes both the earnings profile and the labor-market destinations of most graduates. The strongest aggregate return comes from Nursing, which combines meaningful cohort scale with solid four-year earnings, making it a core economic driver for the institution. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #137 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 57 graduates earning median earnings of $83,000. Azimuth ranks Nursing #240 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 193 graduates earning median earnings of $78,004. Azimuth ranks Health Administration #66 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 62 graduates earning median earnings of $51,773. The most popular programs by graduate volume reflect the same health-sciences orientation. Nursing is the largest program with 193 graduates, and Azimuth ranks it #240 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $78,004. Kinesiology and Psychology, General follow as substantial programs, with Azimuth ranking them #166 and #295 respectively for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Most of these pathways lead directly into local and regional labor markets in healthcare and clinical services — fields where demand remains stable and hiring is driven by institutional employers such as hospitals and health systems. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how health-sciences program families align with national workforce trends.