U.S. median for this major: $58,587.
College Scorecard field of study; 56 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% 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 $19,992. College Scorecard.
Western Carolina 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 Western Carolina 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 | $8,816 | $38,261 | 2.0 years |
| $30–48k | $10,012 | $43,452 | 2.3 years |
| $48–75k | $12,605 | $54,706 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $17,060 | $74,040 | 4.0 years |
| $110k+ | $17,992 | $78,085 | 4.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($52,183) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,667 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 North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina 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 | East Carolina University | $68,338 | $25,250 | $15,739 | 63% |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $61,620 | $22,699 | $10,965 | 56% |
| 3 | Appalachian State University | $53,125 | $19,875 | $16,836 | 75% |
| 4 | Western Carolina University | $52,183 | $21,287 | $13,315 | 60% |
1 more North Carolina college offers Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders but has too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Western Carolina University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Western Carolina University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 60% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,458
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Western Carolina University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders questions
How much do Western Carolina University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates earn?
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median $52,183 four years after graduating and $24,521 one year after. The U.S. median for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates across 213 colleges is $58,587.
How much debt do Western Carolina University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Carolina University is $21,287, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,225.
Is Western Carolina University a good school for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in North Carolina?
On pay, Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Carolina University earn $52,183 four years out, $5,189 below the median for the same major across 4 North Carolina colleges ($57,372) and $6,404 below the U.S. median ($58,587). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Western Carolina University rank for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in North Carolina?
Of 4 North Carolina colleges reporting Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, Western Carolina University ranks 4th. The highest is East Carolina University at $68,338.
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Cite this: “Western Carolina University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-carolina-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders (College Scorecard and BLS data).