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 48% 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 $23,485. College Scorecard.
Murray State 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 Murray State 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 | $6,242 | $26,716 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $6,347 | $27,165 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $8,104 | $34,685 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $12,811 | $54,831 | 3.3 years |
| $110k+ | $15,450 | $66,126 | 3.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (48% 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 ($50,387) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,871 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 Kentucky colleges
Every Kentucky 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 | Western Kentucky University | $57,844 | $19,500 | $10,990 | 56% |
| 2 | University of Kentucky | $52,815 | $26,000 | $18,851 | 71% |
| 3 | Eastern Kentucky University | $50,818 | — | $11,040 | 50% |
| 4 | Murray State University | $50,387 | $24,184 | $9,096 | 61% |
1 more Kentucky college offers Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders but has too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Murray State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Murray State University
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 61% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,737
- Full cost breakdown · all 63 majors · overview
Murray State University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders questions
How much do Murray State University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates earn?
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Murray State University earn a median $50,387 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 Murray State University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Murray State University is $24,184, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,225.
Is Murray State University a good school for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Kentucky?
On pay, Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Murray State University earn $50,387 four years out, $1,429 below the median for the same major across 4 Kentucky colleges ($51,816) and $8,200 below the U.S. median ($58,587). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Murray State University rank for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Kentucky?
Of 4 Kentucky colleges reporting Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, Murray State University ranks 4th. The highest is Western Kentucky University at $57,844.
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Cite this: “Murray State University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/murray-state-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders (College Scorecard and BLS data).