Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Concordia University-Chicago
Master's Degree
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How Concordia University-Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Chicago | $57,389 | $57,794 | +1% |
| National Louis University | $55,506 | $58,266 | +5% |
| Lewis University | $51,876 | $57,117 | +10% |
| Roosevelt University | $65,702 | $55,450 | -16% |
| Saint Xavier University | $52,674 | $54,316 | +3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (34 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest | $36,258 | $57,389 | $57,794 | — | — |
 University of Illinois ChicagoChicago | $14,338 | $70,256 | — | — | — |
 Loyola University ChicagoChicago | $51,716 | $68,237 | — | — | — |
 Roosevelt UniversityChicago | $20,280 | $65,702 | $55,450 | — | — |
 University of ChicagoChicago | $66,939 | $65,351 | — | — | — |
 Aurora UniversityAurora | $28,220 | $64,819 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $52,903 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Training and Development Specialists
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Self-Enrichment Teachers
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
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.