Behavioral Sciences at Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Concordia University-Irvine graduates in behavioral sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Irvine Compares for Behavioral Sciences
All 20 colleges reporting behavioral sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,883 | $61,130 | #1 | $36,206 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $57,325 | $60,443 | #2 | — |
| 3 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $56,440 | $56,772 | #3 | $34,613 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $54,606 | $49,688 | #10 | $28,709 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $51,151 | $52,006 | #4 | $32,986 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $50,634 | $51,495 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,081 | $49,781 | #9 | $38,937 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $48,922 | $44,516 | #14 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $48,657 | $49,996 | #7 | $38,087 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $48,215 | $49,832 | #8 | $29,273 |
| 11 | Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $47,612 | $43,324 | #16 | $29,830 |
| 12 | Saint Francis University Loretto, PA | $47,316 | $48,121 | #11 | — |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $46,125 | $47,995 | #12 | $33,439 |
| 14 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $46,098 | $41,946 | #17 | $31,899 |
| 15 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $45,157 | $41,090 | #18 | $37,661 |
| 16 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $44,719 | $50,209 | #6 | — |
| 17 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $44,069 | $47,251 | #13 | $30,147 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Irvine by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,657 | $102,324 | #91 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,635 | $37,660 | #413 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,648 | $24,522 | #130 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,388 | $36,162 | #261 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,206 | $22,652 | #271 of 476 |
| Psychology | $49,593 | $17,772 | #533 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Irvine behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,899 one year after graduating and $46,098 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Irvine rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, Concordia University-Irvine ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at Concordia University-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.