Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Concordia University-Irvine, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Concordia University-Irvine
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,324 | $105,657 | +19% | #91 of 966 | #225 | $20,312 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,660 | $68,635 | +1% | #413 of 1176 | #738 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,522 | $59,648 | +9% | #130 of 610 | #320 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,162 | $56,388 | +0% | #261 of 660 | #427 | $24,848 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,652 | $51,206 | -4% | #271 of 476 | #385 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $17,772 | $49,593 | -2% | #533 of 1027 | #853 | $25,000 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $31,899 | $46,098 | -5% | #14 of 20 | #17 | $20,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Concordia University-Irvine Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,185,230
- Avg rent near campus: $3,403/mo — vs ~$880/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92707 (2.6% cap, Santa Ana)
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🏆 Where Concordia University-Irvine Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,510 | $40,510 |
| Room | $7,920 | |
| Board | $5,410 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $59,690 | $59,690 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Concordia University-Irvine's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology