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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #1323 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,190 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 52.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #1435 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — the product of serving a student population with strong post-graduation outcomes. --- Concordia University-Wisconsin's composite ranking reflects balanced strength across access, mobility and return on investment. The institution's health-focused program mix supports graduates entering stable, in-demand careers while maintaining broad access to higher education.
Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #1323 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university located in Mequon, WI, Concordia University-Wisconsin enrolls roughly 2,197 undergraduates. Retention is 78.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 68.3%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a private doctoral/professional institution. Where Concordia University-Wisconsin performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #633 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,361. The institution's health-focused program portfolio — anchored in Health — aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support strong early-career financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Concordia University-Wisconsin sits in the 36.2 percentile for access and the 8.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 26.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.8% are first-generation college students. As a private institution with a tuition-dependent financial model, Concordia University-Wisconsin serves a smaller share of low-income students than many public peers, which shapes both access and affordability positioning. Mobility outcomes for low-income students sit in the 3.0 percentile, reflecting the institution's focus on credential-to-career pathways in health and related fields.
Concordia University-Wisconsin's published cost of attendance is $53,315. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $34,991, middle-income families pay around $32,747, and higher-income families pay approximately $38,595. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #1306 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-Wisconsin participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,831; 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 $63,361, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a strong fit for students seeking a faith-based education with a health-focused curriculum in WI, particularly those interested in nursing, allied health, or pre-professional tracks. The university's program mix leans heavily toward Health, representing 26% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,361, placing Concordia University-Wisconsin in the 63.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,190 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 52.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 26.7% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 31.8% identifying as first-generation. The 78.2% admission rate makes the university broadly accessible to qualified applicants. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the health-focused program mix may not suit students interested in other fields, and the $25,750 median debt suggests families should carefully consider financing options. Students aligned with the university's mission and academic strengths will find strong regional outcomes relative to WI's no-degree baseline of $35,275.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Concordia University-Wisconsin's published cost of attendance is $53,315. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $34,991, middle-income families pay around $32,747, and higher-income families pay approximately $38,595.
Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #1306 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-Wisconsin participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,831; 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 $63,361, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 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-Wisconsin earn median 4-year earnings of $63,361, placing the institution in the 63.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,190 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Concordia University-Wisconsin in the 52.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Wisconsin #633 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health professions and related fields, which align with Concordia University-Wisconsin's dominant program family of Health.
Nursing is the largest program with 82 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,505, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program graduates 70 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,784, at 1.2x the national benchmark.
Business Administration and Finance round out the top programs, with 58 and 24 graduates respectively earning $65,787 and $63,594 four years after enrollment. This concentration in health-related fields, where employer demand remains strong and career pathways are well-established, supports the institution's consistent long-term earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
82 graduates
Human Resources Management and Services
14 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
16 graduates
Computer Science
6 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
20 graduates
Concordia University-Wisconsin's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied clinical fields, reflecting the institution's mission as a Lutheran-affiliated private university with deep roots in nursing and healthcare education. Nursing is the largest program with 82 graduates annually, followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Business Administration, Finance, and Digital Marketing.
Across 32 total programs serving roughly 571 students annually, 0 programs meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes in healthcare and allied health fields. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's health-professions concentration.
Nursing leads with median four-year earnings of $81,505 from 82 graduates, followed by Accounting earning $71,591, Digital Marketing earning $68,606, Business Administration earning $65,787, and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions earning $64,784. These outcomes cluster in clinical and healthcare-adjacent fields where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles with predictable wage trajectories and strong job security.
The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes rather than graduate-school-dependent trajectories. Nursing and related health professions represent high-mobility fields where graduates move directly into healthcare systems, clinics, and allied health organizations across the Midwest and nationally.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Concordia University-Wisconsin's dominant program families align with sustained demand in healthcare and related sectors.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#34972 ranked) | OH | 84% | $49,555 | #34972 | Compare |
Midland University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#34971 ranked) | NE | 66% | $52,163 | #34971 | Compare |
Malone University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#36001 ranked) | OH | 76% | $48,909 | #36001 | Compare |
Hawaii Pacific University Similar quality tier (#34970 ranked) | HI | 86% | $59,593 | #34970 | Compare |
Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College Similar quality tier in Midwest (#34969 ranked) | IN | 72% | $43,845 | #34969 | Compare |
