Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.8%
- Retention Rate
- 78.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,317
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,847
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $285/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,941 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $24,193 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,686 | $25,750 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $24,187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $41,317 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,909 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $36,560 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $36,141 | |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $34,704 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $24,751 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor | $31,670 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $30,988 | $26,000 |
| International/Global Studies. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Concordia graduates earn a median of $59,317 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 45%. Monthly loan payments of $285 consume about 5.8% of typical graduate income. The school's 98.2% employment rate reflects strong career preparation through its liberal arts foundation. Graduates often enter education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, fields that value the college's emphasis on service and community engagement. The music program sends alumni to performance careers and music education roles. With 85% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and relatively manageable debt loads compared to national averages, Concordia delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking meaningful careers over maximum earnings.