Psychology at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Chicago Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 718 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $46,679 | $47,459 | #705 | — |
| 719 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $46,647 | $48,538 | #633 | $29,952 |
| 720 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,639 | $47,418 | #708 | $34,884 |
| 721 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $46,590 | $45,774 | #806 | $27,304 |
| 722 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $46,575 | $40,878 | #983 | $28,969 |
| 723 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $46,570 | $52,731 | #345 | $28,551 |
| 724 | University of Mobile Mobile, AL | $46,558 | $52,847 | #338 | $27,637 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,256 | $65,314 | #54 of 275 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,050 | $51,763 | #68 of 187 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,309 | $29,231 | #241 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,212 | $44,601 | #84 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,533 | $44,581 | #979 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $50,897 | $41,724 | #87 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,532 | $44,618 | #466 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,071 | — | #598 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Chicago psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,304 one year after graduating and $46,590 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #721 by median pay four years after graduation, and #806 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,800.
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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.