Concordia University-Nebraska's published cost of attendance is $53,292. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,107, middle-income families pay around $21,442, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,433.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,292 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,640 |
| Room and Board | $10,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,327 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,965 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,107 |
| $30–48k | $20,295 |
| $48–75k | $21,442 |
| $75–110k | $25,401 |
| $110k+ | $26,433 |
Concordia University-Nebraska's published cost of attendance is $53,292. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,107, middle-income families pay around $21,442, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,433. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Nebraska #951 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-Nebraska's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and institutional aid processes. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs alongside institutional scholarships and grants. For families evaluating affordability, the contrast between published cost and actual net price — especially for lower-income students — is worth examining carefully, as net price and sticker price can differ substantially. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,850; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,848, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. Families should weigh any Parent PLUS obligations against need-based aid and non-loan financing alternatives before borrowing — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, including Parent PLUS planning, use .
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Graduates of Concordia University-Nebraska earn median 4-year earnings of $53,848, placing Concordia University-Nebraska in the 13.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,413 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Concordia University-Nebraska in the 25.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Nebraska #1023 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Concordia University-Nebraska's concentration in education and teaching-focused fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 76 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,047, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 39 students earning $60,031, while Biology, General and Psychology, General round out the top programs with 30 and 30 graduates respectively. These programs anchor Concordia University-Nebraska's mission-driven outcomes in fields where graduates move directly into stable, in-demand roles across the Midwest.
