Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 61.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.1%
- Retention Rate
- 77.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,415
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $273/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $60,094 | $33,972 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $57,137 | $33,610 |
| Public Health. | Master | $48,935 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Certificate | $48,265 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $47,930 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $46,999 | $33,454 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,696 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $45,696 | $33,454 |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor | $41,937 | $28,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $40,458 | $23,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Master | $39,927 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,153 | $27,000 |
| Human Services, General. | Master | $36,668 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $32,391 | $23,585 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $31,127 | $26,989 |
Outcomes Overview
Concordia-Nebraska graduates earn a median salary of $52,415 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 49% with typical debt loads of $25,750. Monthly loan payments of $273 consume about 6% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.2% employment rate reflects strong job placement, though earnings lag behind many four-year institutions. Many graduates enter education, ministry, and healthcare fields that align with the university's Lutheran mission but often offer modest starting salaries. The 77% loan repayment rate indicates most handle their debt successfully. Despite lower initial earnings, the combination of reasonable debt levels and high employment creates an average return on investment.