Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.8%
- Retention Rate
- 67.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,871
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,832
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $189/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $79,688 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $75,795 | $31,500 |
| Education, Other. | Certificate | $69,338 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $64,990 | $24,701 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $27,754 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master | $59,417 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Certificate | $58,673 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $56,415 | $22,011 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $56,054 | $18,422 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $54,578 | $16,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $54,524 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $52,941 | $23,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $49,464 | $17,694 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $49,019 | $20,832 |
| Human Services, General. | Master | $47,260 | $41,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates earn a median of $59,871 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 30% with typical debt loads of $17,832. Monthly loan payments of $189 represent just 3.8% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.5% employment rate reflects strong job placement, particularly in education, healthcare, and business fields where the university has built solid regional partnerships. Many graduates enter Minnesota's robust healthcare system or work in K-12 education throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The loan repayment rate of 61.12% suggests some graduates struggle initially, but the overall financial picture represents an average return on investment for a private Lutheran institution.