Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Master's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in teaching english or french as a second or foreign language earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Concordia University-Chicago Compares for Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
All 52 colleges reporting teaching english or french as a second or foreign language 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 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $96,469 | $91,819 | #1 | $78,802 |
| 2 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $87,317 | $83,108 | #2 | $76,099 |
| 3 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $86,896 | $82,707 | #3 | $77,066 |
| 4 | Touro University New York, NY | $85,537 | $81,414 | #4 | $76,615 |
| 5 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $85,112 | $81,009 | #5 | $77,140 |
| 6 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $84,750 | $80,664 | #6 | $66,960 |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $84,459 | $80,387 | #7 | $77,537 |
| 8 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $81,625 | $77,690 | #8 | $67,880 |
| 9 | New York University New York, NY | $80,567 | $76,683 | #10 | — |
| 10 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $79,488 | $75,656 | #11 | $60,823 |
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| 28 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $62,080 | $66,563 | #19 | — |
| 29 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $57,530 | $54,757 | #38 | $53,408 |
| 30 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $57,443 | $52,269 | #43 | — |
| 31 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $57,111 | $56,111 | #36 | $59,286 |
| 32 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,803 | $57,752 | #34 | $50,641 |
| 33 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $56,607 | $64,254 | #21 | $52,702 |
| 34 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey, CA | $56,529 | $51,438 | #46 | — |
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 |
| Human Services | $56,757 | $53,541 | #13 of 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Chicago teaching english or french as a second or foreign language graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,286 one year after graduating and $57,111 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for teaching english or french as a second or foreign language?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for teaching english or french as a second or foreign language graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teaching english or french as a second or foreign language at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for teaching english or french as a second or foreign language ($65,767).
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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.