Median Earnings (1yr)
$108,131
79th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
36
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Concordia University-Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally

Concordia University-Chicago graduates earn $108k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Concordia University-Chicago$108,131$118,546
Western Illinois University$149,003
Aurora University$109,412
Illinois State University$105,592
University of St Francis$105,583$128,523
National Louis University$101,086$94,997
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$14,952$149,003
Aurora University
Aurora
$28,220$109,412
Illinois State University
Normal
$16,021$105,592
University of St Francis
Joliet
$37,000$105,583
National Louis University
Chicago
$12,345$101,086

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-Chicago, approximately 45% 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.