# Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $58,587 across 213 colleges (middle half $54,963–$62,720); median federal debt $22,500
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Communication Disorders Sciences And Services: median $48,881 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 9% | $97,870 | 16.6% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 4% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Registered Nurses | 4% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Teaching Assistants | 3% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Human Resources Workers | 3% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Healthcare Support Workers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $54,856 (4) | — |
| AR | $59,112 (6) | — |
| AZ | $53,532 (3) | — |
| CA | $66,404 (16) | $52,793 (116) |
| CO | $57,508 (3) | — |
| FL | $58,374 (4) | — |
| GA | $55,426 (3) | — |
| IL | $60,190 (10) | — |
| IN | $59,624 (6) | — |
| KS | $57,537 (4) | — |
| KY | $51,816 (4) | — |
| LA | $51,611 (7) | — |
| MA | $58,126 (5) | — |
| MD | $72,055 (3) | — |
| MI | $58,526 (7) | — |
| MN | $58,362 (5) | — |
| MO | $53,952 (8) | — |
| MS | $51,381 (3) | — |
| NC | $57,372 (4) | — |
| NY | $61,761 (19) | — |
| OH | $57,085 (13) | — |
| OK | $57,186 (5) | — |
| PA | $62,754 (10) | — |
| TN | $59,347 (3) | — |
| TX | $59,624 (15) | $50,762 (103) |
| VA | $57,623 (6) | — |
| WA | $64,148 (4) | — |
| WI | $56,878 (7) | — |
| WV | $54,252 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of the Pacific (CA): $77,549
2. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $75,137
3. University of Redlands (CA): $71,767
4. California State University-San Marcos (CA): $71,068
5. San Francisco State University (CA): $70,532
6. University of Virginia (VA): $70,141
7. Biola University (CA): $69,087
8. California Baptist University (CA): $67,621
9. Florida State University (FL): $67,180
10. James Madison University (VA): $65,770
11. University of Florida (FL): $65,370
12. California State University-Northridge (CA): $65,188

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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