Human Services at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Master's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in human services earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Chicago Compares for Human Services
All 23 colleges reporting human services 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 South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $86,703 | $93,327 | #1 | $74,147 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $69,886 | $61,542 | #9 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $69,886 | $61,542 | #10 | — |
| 4 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $69,262 | $62,358 | #8 | $57,109 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $66,186 | $65,027 | #4 | $48,311 |
| 6 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $63,698 | $64,781 | #5 | $50,514 |
| 7 | East Central University Ada, OK | $61,077 | $68,575 | #2 | $43,213 |
| 8 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $60,052 | $65,600 | #3 | $44,716 |
| 9 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $59,322 | $63,141 | #7 | $55,494 |
| 10 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $59,247 | $63,525 | #6 | $43,936 |
| 11 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $59,051 | $60,055 | #12 | $52,066 |
| 12 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $57,277 | $50,267 | #22 | — |
| 13 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $56,757 | $55,763 | #16 | $53,541 |
| 14 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $56,751 | $54,209 | #20 | $46,189 |
| 15 | Warner Pacific University Portland, OR | $56,485 | $56,818 | #13 | — |
| 16 | Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Portland, OR | $56,485 | $56,818 | #14 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Chicago human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,541 one year after graduating and $56,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for human services?
Among 23 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for human services ($57,050), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,433.
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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.