Business/Commerce at Concordia University-Nebraska

Concordia University-Nebraska's business program starts graduates at $51,159—about $8,000 more than the national median—but those earnings slip slightly to $50,167 by year four. Among Nebraska's six business programs, this places squarely in the middle at the 60th percentile, trailing Bellevue University by nearly $7,000 but well ahead of Midland University.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $25,250, translating to a 0.49 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates can manage. That's actually below both the national and state median debt for business programs. The modest 90% admission rate and high Pell grant recipient percentage (11% suggests a relatively affluent student body) indicate this is an accessible program that delivers solid middle-class outcomes.

The slight earnings dip over four years isn't alarming given the moderate sample size, but it suggests graduates might start in retail management or entry-level corporate roles without rapid advancement. For Nebraska families, this program offers predictable value: manageable debt, above-average starting pay, and outcomes that land in the middle of the state's business program pack. It's not going to catapult graduates into top-tier corporate roles, but it provides a stable foundation for business careers in the region.