by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Concordia University-Wisconsin Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Concordia University-Wisconsin landed the #332 spot.CUW also ranked #6 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and CUW took the #332 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Wisconsin, CUW came in at #6.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, CUW took the #332 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, CUW took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Wisconsin.
For the last year in which we have data, 2,852 graduate students decided that Concordia University-Wisconsin was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 55.9% of the total graduate student body at CUW while men make up 44.1%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 12.7% of the graduate students who attend CUW are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.CUW is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 39.3% of the graduate student population.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at CUW who borrowed carries a median debt of $27,852.
After earning their master’s degree from CUW, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $90,151.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at CUW enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $130,931.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at CUW with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $143,139 |
| Allied Health Professions | $131,654 |
| Nursing | $119,892 |
| Business Administration & Management | $93,040 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $78,463 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $70,875 |
| Educational Administration | $66,706 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $60,936 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $60,412 |
| Student Counseling | $54,774 |
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin.Mequon is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Concordia University-Wisconsin.
Contact details for CUW are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097-2402 |
| Phone: | 262-243-5700 |
| Website: | www.cuw.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/CUWisconsin |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/CUWisconsin |
50.0% of the graduate students at Concordia University-Wisconsin took at least one class online.Roughly 32.7% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 50 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 7 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 51 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 58 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 11 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 4 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 22 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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