# Eastern New Mexico University: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Portales, NM. IPEDS 187648, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-main-campus/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,335
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,819 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in NM: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,768

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,819 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,663 | $16,117 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,080 | $13,552 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,960 | $26,224 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $8,388 | $36,907 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $9,996 | $43,982 | 2.4 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $49,834 | $16,393 | $15,489 | 55% |
| Eastern New Mexico University | $48,819 | $25,000 | $4,904 | 45% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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