Location: River Forest, IL•In-State Tuition: $36,258•Admission Rate: 93%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,541
81st percentile
Sample: 22 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Concordia University-Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally

Concordia University-Chicago earns $54k — 81th percentile among human services masters programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Human Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest$36,258$53,541———
National Louis UniversityChicago$12,345$50,936———
University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield$12,252$48,311$52,626——
National Median—$48,476———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human services graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

$78,240/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Social and Human Service Assistants

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

$45,120/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

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.