Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,286
51st percentile
60th percentile in Illinois

Earnings Distribution

How Concordia University-Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest$36,258$59,286โ€”โ€”โ€”
State University of New York at New PaltzNew Paltz$8,524$79,209$70,603โ€”โ€”
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx$7,410$78,802โ€”โ€”โ€”
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York$7,382$77,537$79,127โ€”โ€”
CUNY City CollegeNew York$7,340$77,140$71,771โ€”โ€”
College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island$7,490$77,066โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$59,070โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teaching english or french as a second or foreign language graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

$62,970/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

$62,310/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

$62,310/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

$59,950/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

$37,120/yrJobs growth:Associate'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-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.