Early Childhood Education at Concordia University-Chicago
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, consider the program at Concordia University-Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Concordia University-Chicago is in River Forest, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 early childhood education degrees were granted 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%) studied exclusively online and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Concordia University-Chicago’s Early Childhood Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #64 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 743 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #64 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 743 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #64 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Early Childhood Education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, by degree type.
Program-wide, Early Childhood Education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago are 100% women (23) and 0% men (0).
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 4 bachelor’s early childhood education degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Early Childhood Education Master’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 13 master’s early childhood education degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 100% were women (13) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, below the national average of 42%.*
Early Childhood Education Doctoral Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 5 doctoral early childhood education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Early Childhood Education doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Students who finish Early Childhood Education program at Concordia University-Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Early Childhood Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
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.