U.S. median for this major: $58,587.
College Scorecard field of study; 44 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 47% 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 $29,237. College Scorecard.
WMU 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 WMU'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 | $5,263 | $24,262 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | 1.1 years |
| $48–75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($58,023) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,612 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 Michigan colleges
Every Michigan 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 | Central Michigan University | $62,082 | $23,992 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 2 | Calvin University | $60,986 | $21,000 | $22,992 | 74% |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan University | $60,615 | $27,750 | $15,407 | 46% |
| 4 | Andrews University | $58,526 | $25,307 | $12,547 | 72% |
| 5 | Wayne State University | $58,291 | $24,849 | $12,766 | 58% |
| 6 | Western Michigan University | $58,023 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 7 | Northern Michigan University | $57,165 | $25,500 | $14,085 | 52% |
2 more Michigan colleges offer Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at WMU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About WMU
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,562
- Full cost breakdown · all 99 majors · overview
WMU Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders questions
How much do WMU Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates earn?
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median $58,023 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 WMU Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Michigan University is $27,000, about 47% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,225.
Is WMU a good school for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Michigan?
On pay, Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduates of Western Michigan University earn $58,023 four years out, $503 below the median for the same major across 7 Michigan colleges ($58,526) and $564 below the U.S. median ($58,587). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does WMU rank for Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders in Michigan?
Of 7 Michigan colleges reporting Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders graduate earnings, Western Michigan University ranks 6th. The highest is Central Michigan University at $62,082.
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Cite this: “Western Michigan University Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders (College Scorecard and BLS data).