Education at Concordia University-Chicago
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Concordia University-Chicago is in River Forest, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Concordia University-Chicago
Many students take online classes at Concordia University-Chicago. Among 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Concordia University-Chicago’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #21 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #21 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Concordia University-Chicago
Those who finish Concordia University-Chicago’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,543 |
| 2 years | $71,024 |
| 3 years | $74,062 |
| 4 years | $80,165 |
| 5 years | $77,466 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Concordia University-Chicago earn a median of $80,165, compared with $69,450 for all Concordia University-Chicago graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Concordia University-Chicago stands at $25,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Concordia University-Chicago pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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