Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
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 Subject Areas at Concordia University-Chicago earn a median of $44,601 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,389 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,539–$63,098). Median debt is $27,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $63,615 | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $54,215 | $17,680 |
| North Central College Naperville | $48,074 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $47,292 | $15,495 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $46,897 | $20,500 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $46,835 | $23,069 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $46,789 | $26,073 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $45,184 | $22,500 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $45,145 | $27,000 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,613 | $20,875 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $44,538 | $26,747 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $44,376 | — |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,068 | $25,500 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $44,032 | $27,000 |
| Millikin University Decatur | $43,936 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Concordia University-Chicago
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$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
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$58,990 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$57,389 - Human Services, GeneralMaster's degree
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$51,374 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
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$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 Subject Areas graduates from Concordia University-Chicago make?
The median salary is $44,601 one year after graduation and $50,231 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.