Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · Concordia University-Chicago · River Forest, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Concordia University-Chicago earn a median of $44,618 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,382 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,431–$56,096). Median debt is $22,298, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $60,917 | $15,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $55,652 | $25,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $48,105 | $21,950 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $48,038 | $18,425 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $47,714 | $25,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $47,668 | $26,916 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $47,134 | $25,000 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $46,377 | $27,000 |
| North Park University Chicago | $46,168 | — |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $45,968 | $27,000 |
| Dominican University River Forest | $45,924 | $26,500 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $45,517 | $27,000 |
| Governors State University University Park | $45,235 | $19,813 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $44,923 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,898 | $20,833 |
Other programs at Concordia University-Chicago
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$108,131 - Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate
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$74,696 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$72,182 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$68,606 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$67,571 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,314 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$64,673 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$63,207 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$59,286 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$58,990 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$57,389 - Human Services, GeneralMaster's degree
$53,541 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,763 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$51,374 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$51,084 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$44,601 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$44,581 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$41,724 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$29,231
Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from Concordia University-Chicago make?
The median salary is $44,618 one year after graduation and $46,261 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,298.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.