Location: Ann Arbor, MI•In-State Tuition: $34,200•Admission Rate: 72%•Avg SAT: 1250
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$49,986
Est. from MI median (8 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$22,581
Est. from MI median (4 programs)

Analysis

A business degree with estimated first-year earnings just under $50,000 and projected debt of $22,581 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45—lower than both Michigan's typical $26,625 and the national median of $26,000. Based on comparable Michigan business programs, these figures suggest graduates could pay down their debt within a reasonable timeframe, though it's worth noting that actual outcomes for Concordia Ann Arbor specifically aren't available due to small graduate samples.

The estimated earnings align with Michigan's median for business degrees, placing graduates in the middle of the pack statewide. However, peer programs at schools like Oakland University and Walsh College report significantly higher earnings ($56,000+), indicating that program choice within Michigan matters considerably. The lack of reported data makes it harder to assess whether Concordia's specific outcomes match, exceed, or fall short of these state estimates.

For families weighing this investment, the lower projected debt is encouraging, but the uncertainty around actual graduate outcomes is real. If your student is set on studying business in Michigan and values Concordia's environment, the estimated numbers don't raise red flags—but you'd be making this decision without the school-specific data that would confirm whether it delivers the typical Michigan business graduate experience or something different.

Where Concordia University Ann Arbor Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/commerce bachelors's programs nationally

Concordia University Ann Arbor (estimated ±10%)Other business/commerce programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (13 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor$34,200$49,986*—$22,581*—
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills$14,694$56,118*$56,029$27,250*0.49
Walsh CollegeTroy—$55,524*$65,539$18,000*0.32
Cleary UniversityHowell$24,842$53,495*—$19,161*0.36
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids$23,324$52,491*$57,180$31,000*0.59
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo$58,764$47,481*$64,986$26,000*0.55
National Median—$47,506*—$26,000*0.55
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/commerce graduates

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$106,980/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Concordia University Ann Arbor, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in MI. Actual outcomes may vary.