U.S. median for this major: $58,587.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% 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 $26,160. College Scorecard.
BSU 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 BSU'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 | $10,007 | $44,531 | 4.4 years |
| $30–48k | $11,579 | $51,527 | 5.1 years |
| $48–75k | $13,559 | $60,338 | 5.9 years |
| $75–110k | $16,904 | $75,223 | 7.4 years |
| $110k+ | $21,176 | $94,233 | 9.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (34% 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 ($50,059) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,179 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 Massachusetts colleges
Every Massachusetts 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 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $63,620 | $23,250 | $22,383 | 83% |
| 2 | Emerson College | $61,496 | $26,425 | $49,180 | 77% |
| 3 | Worcester State University | $58,126 | $21,910 | $13,381 | 61% |
| 4 | Bridgewater State University | $50,059 | $26,471 | $16,383 | 53% |
| 5 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | $41,831 | $27,000 | $17,545 | 68% |
4 more Massachusetts colleges offer Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at BSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About BSU
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,466
- Full cost breakdown · all 36 majors · overview
BSU Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders questions
How much do BSU Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates earn?
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median $50,059 four years after graduating and $27,901 one year after. The U.S. median for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates across 213 colleges is $58,587.
How much debt do BSU Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Bridgewater State University is $26,471, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,225.
Is BSU a good school for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Massachusetts?
On pay, Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Bridgewater State University earn $50,059 four years out, $8,067 below the median for the same major across 5 Massachusetts colleges ($58,126) and $8,528 below the U.S. median ($58,587). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does BSU rank for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Massachusetts?
Of 5 Massachusetts colleges reporting Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, Bridgewater State University ranks 4th. The highest is University of Massachusetts-Amherst at $63,620.
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Cite this: “Bridgewater State University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/bridgewater-state-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders (College Scorecard and BLS data).