U.S. median for this major: $58,587.
College Scorecard field of study; 49 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,225.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,919. College Scorecard.
Auburn University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Auburn University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 3.2 years |
| $48–75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 3.7 years |
| $75–110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 4.6 years |
| $110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 5.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (57% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates 4 years after graduating ($55,508) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,024 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college we cover that reports Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama | $56,071 | $23,250 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | Auburn University | $55,508 | $19,500 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 3 | University of South Alabama | $54,204 | $22,989 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 4 | University of Montevallo | $49,979 | $24,250 | $17,683 | 54% |
3 more Alabama colleges offer Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Auburn University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Auburn University
- Acceptance rate: 46% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 82% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $65,337
- Full cost breakdown · all 86 majors · overview
Auburn University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders questions
How much do Auburn University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates earn?
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Auburn University earn a median $55,508 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates across 213 colleges is $58,587.
How much debt do Auburn University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Auburn University is $19,500, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,225.
Is Auburn University a good school for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Alabama?
On pay, Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Auburn University earn $55,508 four years out, $652 above the median for the same major across 4 Alabama colleges ($54,856) and $3,079 below the U.S. median ($58,587). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Auburn University rank for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Alabama?
Of 4 Alabama colleges reporting Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, Auburn University ranks 2nd. The highest is The University of Alabama at $56,071.
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Cite this: “Auburn University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders (College Scorecard and BLS data).