Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Chicago Compares for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
All 322 colleges reporting clinical, counseling and applied psychology 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $109,268 | $116,302 | #1 | $79,874 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $109,268 | $116,302 | #2 | $79,874 |
| 3 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $107,808 | $98,098 | #4 | $90,639 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $101,297 | $96,414 | #5 | $73,106 |
| 5 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,315 | $91,280 | #9 | $81,000 |
| 6 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $100,264 | $91,234 | #11 | $84,853 |
| 7 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $99,934 | $95,458 | #7 | $73,323 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $99,202 | $91,245 | #10 | $67,399 |
| 9 | Widener University Chester, PA | $98,402 | $100,076 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $97,793 | $96,081 | #6 | $72,270 |
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| 109 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $69,787 | $63,502 | #172 | $55,299 |
| 110 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $69,772 | $68,551 | #107 | $55,825 |
| 111 | Houston Christian University Houston, TX | $69,658 | $70,822 | #76 | $47,863 |
| 112 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $69,536 | $68,319 | #110 | $51,374 |
| 113 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $69,495 | $61,198 | #202 | $56,644 |
| 114 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $69,452 | $73,923 | #55 | $52,620 |
| 115 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $69,436 | $60,943 | #205 | $58,765 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $84,318 | $74,696 | #8 of 302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,060 | $63,207 | #639 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $82,000 | $72,182 | #91 of 453 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $74,446 | $68,606 | #34 of 82 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $68,826 | $67,571 | #35 of 190 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $67,237 | $64,673 | #84 of 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,304 | $51,084 | #37 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,613 | $57,389 | #127 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,264 | $58,990 | #162 of 285 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $57,111 | $59,286 | #31 of 52 |
| Human Services | $56,757 | $53,541 | #13 of 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Chicago clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,374 one year after graduating and $69,536 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $53,872.
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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.