Special Education and Teaching at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Master's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in special education and teaching earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Chicago Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 colleges reporting special education and teaching 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-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 81 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $67,504 | $67,902 | #72 | $56,409 |
| 82 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $67,367 | $71,031 | #48 | $56,065 |
| 83 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $67,300 | $70,960 | #49 | $61,223 |
| 84 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $67,237 | $66,060 | #87 | $64,673 |
| 85 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $66,970 | $69,507 | #59 | $58,038 |
| 86 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $66,902 | $68,040 | #70 | $64,967 |
| 87 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $66,858 | $63,635 | #125 | $60,047 |
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 |
| 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 special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,673 one year after graduating and $67,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,300.
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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.