Concordia University Chicago Salaries

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • River Forest, IL
  • 0 reviews
#28 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Concordia University Chicago

This page shows median first-year earnings for Concordia University Chicago graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $34,900 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $42,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Health and Medical Administrative Services, with median first-year earnings of $45,400 , followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at $41,800 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $36,900 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $106,600 , followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificate) at $92,600 , and Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degree) at $62,900 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Concordia University Chicago graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Concordia University Chicago graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) $106,600
Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $92,600
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degree) $62,900
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $61,800
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) $56,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) $55,100
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $54,800
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $54,600
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) $53,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $51,800
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $45,400
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degree) $44,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,100
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,200
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $23,900
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $22,700

Other Colleges to Consider

Students considering Concordia University Chicago often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144351.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026