Curriculum and Instruction at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Master's Degree · about 125 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Chicago Compares for Curriculum and Instruction
All 190 colleges reporting curriculum and instruction 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 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,111 | $91,094 | #2 | $81,909 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $100,038 | $91,028 | #3 | $83,546 |
| 3 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $95,860 | $87,226 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $95,071 | $94,501 | #1 | $77,911 |
| 5 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $86,945 | $82,754 | #6 | $81,435 |
| 6 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $86,166 | $89,660 | #4 | $70,227 |
| 7 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $86,139 | $78,381 | #9 | $71,819 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,925 | $79,211 | #7 | $53,385 |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $80,763 | $76,544 | #12 | $65,419 |
| 10 | City University of Seattle Seattle, WA | $80,194 | $73,761 | #14 | $70,377 |
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| 32 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $69,403 | $63,927 | #71 | $53,767 |
| 33 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $68,978 | $62,811 | #94 | $56,714 |
| 34 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $68,917 | $67,710 | #38 | — |
| 35 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $68,826 | $67,621 | #39 | $67,571 |
| 36 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $68,691 | $72,255 | #19 | — |
| 37 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $68,584 | $62,407 | #100 | $57,559 |
| 38 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $67,951 | $70,525 | #22 | $58,692 |
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 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,536 | $51,374 | #112 of 322 |
| 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 curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,571 one year after graduating and $68,826 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,214.
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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.