U.S. median for this major: $58,587.
College Scorecard field of study; 39 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 34% 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 $24,188. College Scorecard.
Western Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 | $7,087 | $30,332 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $6,871 | $29,408 | 1.2 years |
| $48–75k | $9,765 | $41,794 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $14,049 | $60,130 | 2.5 years |
| $110k+ | $17,653 | $75,555 | 3.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (42% 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 ($57,844) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,328 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 Western Kentucky University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Western Kentucky University
- Acceptance rate: 94% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 56% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $43,889
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Western Kentucky University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders questions
How much do Western Kentucky University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates earn?
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median $57,844 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 Western Kentucky University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Kentucky University is $19,500, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,225.
Is Western Kentucky University a good school for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Kentucky?
On pay, Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Kentucky University earn $57,844 four years out, $6,028 above the median for the same major across 4 Kentucky colleges ($51,816) and $743 below the U.S. median ($58,587). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Western Kentucky University rank for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Kentucky?
Of 4 Kentucky colleges reporting Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, Western Kentucky University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Western Kentucky University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-kentucky-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders (College Scorecard and BLS data).