# Kent State University at Kent: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,742
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,386 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in OH: 12 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (13 colleges, $57,085): -$699
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,201

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,386 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 5.4 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $62,575 | $25,406 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Cincinnati | $60,001 | $25,987 | $25,648 | 75% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $58,249 | $21,500 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Ohio State University | $57,797 | $19,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Bowling Green State University | $57,196 | $23,943 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $57,085 | $24,625 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $57,085 | $24,625 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $57,085 | $24,625 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $57,085 | $24,625 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $57,085 | $24,625 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $57,085 | $24,625 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $56,386 | $21,500 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Cleveland State University | $51,540 | $24,188 | $14,764 | 51% |

## 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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