Concordia College at Moorhead — Moorhead, MN

Communication and Media Studies

at Concordia College at Moorhead · Moorhead, MN

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $38,632/yr starting out — that's 29% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 12.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $24,902/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $109,391 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$45,942/yr

Starting Salary

$38,632

Finish Rate

61.1%

$45,942/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $24,902/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $21,040/yr)

4 Years Total

$183,768

Typical Debt

$26,847

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,783

What You'd Really Pay

$109,391

That's about $305/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$386,320

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$109,391

Pays for Itself In

12.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+29%

Ahead After 10 Years

$276,929

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost28/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed10.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate9.2/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.