Educational Administration at Concordia University-Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Educational Administration, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
Concordia University-Chicago is in River Forest, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 326 educational administration degrees were awarded at Concordia University-Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at Concordia University-Chicago
Many students take online classes at Concordia University-Chicago. Among 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Concordia University-Chicago’s Educational Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 90 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #201 of 587 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 90 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 598 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #201 of 587 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Concordia University-Chicago
Students who complete Concordia University-Chicago’s Educational Administration program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,300 |
| 2 years | $77,908 |
| 3 years | $81,861 |
| 4 years | $87,799 |
| 5 years | $96,735 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from Concordia University-Chicago earn a median of $87,799, compared with $69,450 for all Concordia University-Chicago graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Educational Administration graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at Concordia University-Chicago are 72% women (236) and 28% men (90).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 224 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 75% were women (168) and 25% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 154 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, below the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 63 doctoral educational administration graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, 70% were women (44) and 30% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 43% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Educational Administration Concentrations at Concordia University-Chicago
This Educational Administration program at Concordia University-Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 254 |
| Special Education Administration | 16 |
| Higher Education Administration | 12 |
| Other Educational Administration | 44 |
Top-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Those who complete Educational Administration program at Concordia University-Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Educational Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $178,795 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.