Is Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Concordia University-Chicago is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in River Forest, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 1,435 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in exercise science and kinesiology, educational leadership and administration and curriculum and instruction.
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Federal context for Concordia University-Chicago
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Median earnings 1 year after
$58,149
Median earnings 4 years after
$71,699
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,089
Average net price
$18,436
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
1,435
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,323
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $72,182 | $82,000 | 609 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $51,084 | $66,304 | 246 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $67,571 | $68,826 | 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $63,207 | $82,060 | 117 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $57,389 | $62,613 | 103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $58,990 | $61,264 | 88 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $68,606 | $74,446 | 58 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | $92,865 | $110,620 | 57 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $64,673 | $67,237 | 46 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,618 | $45,532 | 46 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $51,374 | $69,536 | 39 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $108,131 | $123,623 | 36 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $65,314 | $73,256 | 34 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $74,696 | $84,318 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,231 | $55,309 | 28 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Master's | 202 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 174 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 131 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 43 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 37 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 36 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | Master's | 35 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 35 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 76% | 16,939 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 7% | 1,504 |
| Retail Trade | 2% | 444 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 406 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2% | 402 |
| Public Administration | 1% | 304 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1% | 299 |
| Finance and Insurance | 1% | 288 |
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Sources: federal figures for Concordia University-Chicago. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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