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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Concordia University-Irvine #796 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $16,430 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 93.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Concordia University-Irvine sits in the 87.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Concordia University-Irvine's composite ranking reflects strong alignment between graduate outcomes and institutional mission. The university's health-focused program mix supports earnings that consistently outperform expectations for similar students at comparable institutions.
Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Irvine #796 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Irvine, California, Concordia University-Irvine enrolls roughly 1,536 undergraduates. Retention is 74.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 58.3%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a private doctoral/professional institution. Where Concordia University-Irvine performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Irvine #187 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $83,064, and they earn about $16,430 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Concordia University-Irvine in the 93.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength in health-related fields — its dominant program family — aligns with stable, well-compensated career pathways in nursing, allied health, and clinical practice. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Concordia University-Irvine sits in the 21.2 percentile for access and the 23.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 24.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 28.4% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body with meaningful financial need. As a private institution with a tuition-dependent model, Concordia University-Irvine prices higher than comparable public universities, though need-based aid reshapes net cost for qualifying families. Mobility outcomes sit in the 18.9 percentile, indicating that low-income graduates achieve earnings gains relative to peers at similar institutions.
Concordia University-Irvine's published cost of attendance is $58,682. Net price by income band varies across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $25,431, middle-income families pay around $22,202, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,967. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Irvine #1098 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Concordia University-Irvine's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid available through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The institution's location in Irvine, California—a region with a higher cost of living—shapes both the sticker price and the net-price context for families evaluating affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,247, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures—see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $83,064, median federal debt of $24,247 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios—including Parent PLUS planning—use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Concordia University-Irvine is a strong fit for students seeking a faith-based education anchored in the health professions, with a private university experience in CA's competitive job market. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $83,064, placing Concordia University-Irvine in the 87.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Earn about $16,430 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 93.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university serves a modest share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 24.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 28.4% are first-generation — with a 47.8% completion rate for Pell recipients. Published cost of attendance is $31,967, with median federal debt at graduation of $24,247. Fit depends on alignment with Health fields (15% of degrees) and comfort with the university's faith-based mission. Students pursuing health careers will find the strongest outcomes.
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Concordia University-Irvine's published cost of attendance is $58,682. Net price by income band varies across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $25,431, middle-income families pay around $22,202, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,967.
Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Irvine #1098 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Concordia University-Irvine's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid available through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages.
The institution's location in Irvine, California—a region with a higher cost of living—shapes both the sticker price and the net-price context for families evaluating affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,247, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures—see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $83,064, median federal debt of $24,247 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios—including Parent PLUS planning—use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Concordia University-Irvine earn median 4-year earnings of $83,064, placing Concordia University-Irvine in the 87.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $16,430 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Concordia University-Irvine in the 93.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Irvine #187 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Concordia University-Irvine's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 108 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $105,657, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 64 students with median 4-year earnings of $68,635, at 1.0x benchmark.
Kinesiology and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 37 and 31 graduates respectively earning $59,648 and $49,593 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in health professions — drives consistent outcomes that align with strong regional demand for healthcare professionals in Southern California.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Point Loma Nazarene University Higher acceptance rate (21.9 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 72 miles away; similar graduate earnings | CA | 82% | $63,998 | Compare |
Azusa Pacific University Higher acceptance rate (19.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 33 miles away; similar graduate earnings | CA | 79% | $66,677 | Compare |
California State University-Channel Islands Higher acceptance rate (33.2 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 79 miles away; similar graduate earnings | CA | 93% | $62,152 | Compare |
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing & Allied Health Higher acceptance rate (28.4 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | NE | 88% | $65,071 | Compare |
Xavier University Higher acceptance rate (27.9 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | OH | 88% | $64,873 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanguard University Of Southern California Similar quality tier in West (#19216 ranked) | CA | 62% | $59,541 | #19216 | Compare |
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce Similar quality tier (#19203 ranked) | PR | 34% | $26,721 | #19203 | Compare |
Roosevelt University Similar quality tier (#19219 ranked) | IL | 97% | $48,712 | #19219 | Compare |
Hamline University Similar quality tier (#19221 ranked) | MN | 88% | $61,106 | #19221 | Compare |
Gettysburg College Similar quality tier (#19233 ranked) | PA | 39% | $71,517 | #19233 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
108 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
64 graduates
Biology, General
30 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
37 graduates
Communication and Media Studies
19 graduates
Concordia University-Irvine's program mix is anchored in health-related fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on healthcare and human services. Nursing is the largest program with 108 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Kinesiology, Psychology, General, and General Studies.
Across ranked programs serving roughly 430 students annually, several deliver strong median four-year earnings outcomes aligned with healthcare and professional service sectors. The earnings pattern reflects health-field strength.
Nursing leads with median four-year earnings of $105,657 among 108 graduates, while Business Administration graduates earn $68,635 and Kinesiology graduates earn $59,648. Communication and Media Studies and General Studies round out the highest-earning programs with median four-year earnings of $56,388 and $51,206 respectively.
These outcomes reflect the direct-to-workforce pathway typical of nursing, allied health, and business-professional programs where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles immediately after graduation. Concordia University-Irvine's concentration in Health fields positions graduates for careers in healthcare delivery, administration, and related professional services.
The strong national demand for healthcare professionals aligns with the institution's program portfolio and the consistent earnings outcomes across its largest cohorts.
