Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 47.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 47.4%
- Retention Rate
- 62.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,089
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $244/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $114,892 | $49,142 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $99,683 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $64,493 | $24,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $64,493 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $63,855 | $22,899 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,576 | $33,625 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $58,057 | $16,300 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $57,937 | $17,214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $57,657 | $47,380 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $56,415 | $22,495 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $56,415 | $19,166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $52,676 | $25,141 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $18,443 |
Outcomes Overview
Concordia graduates earn a median of $54,089 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 42.5% based on the typical $23,000 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $244 consume about 5.4% of gross monthly income. The university's strong teacher preparation programs funnel many graduates into education careers, where starting salaries often lag behind other fields initially. An employment rate of 97.1% shows graduates find work readily. However, the 47.4% six-year graduation rate means many students don't complete their degrees. For those who do graduate and enter teaching or ministry careers aligned with the Lutheran mission, the investment proves reasonable but not strong. This represents an average return on investment.