Concordia University-Chicago: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Concordia University-Chicago at a glance

• 1,323

  students enrolled

• 1,625

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,436

  average net price a year

  Tuition $35,200

• $44,405

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,089

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Concordia University-Chicago reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Concordia University-Chicago

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 7,555

  open professional jobs

• 605

  entry level

  51 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  934 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to academic (23 open), programs (86 open), finance (1,158 open), sales (1,045 open), operations (755 open), marketing (365 open).

Hiring most: Mars (110), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (77), Gallagher (76), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71), Stripe (53), Aon (51).

What they hire for: Finance (1,158), Engineering (1,093), Sales (1,045), Operations (755), Data & Analytics (508), Marketing (365). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Concordia University-Chicago?

Concordia University-Chicago enrolls about 1,323 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in River Forest, Illinois. It awards about 1,625 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Chicago?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Concordia University-Chicago graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,405 six years after entry and $54,089 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Concordia University-Chicago offer AI or data science degrees?

Concordia University-Chicago reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Concordia University-Chicago?

7,555 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 605 of them entry level and 51 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.