# Northern Illinois University: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Dekalb, IL. IPEDS 147703, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-illinois-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,136
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,653 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in IL: 10 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (10 colleges, $60,190): -$10,537
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,934

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,653 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,126 | $44,453 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $9,854 | $43,259 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,797 | $56,179 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,612 | $77,317 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,834 | $95,851 | 6.9 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $65,605 | $21,117 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Saint Xavier University | $65,233 | $16,420 | $10,970 | 57% |
| Illinois State University | $62,510 | $20,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $60,473 | $19,500 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Augustana College | $60,223 | $27,000 | $22,736 | 73% |
| Elmhurst University | $60,158 | $20,500 | $24,185 | 70% |
| Governors State University | $58,455 | $25,500 | $12,329 | 22% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $55,217 | $22,225 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $54,615 | $19,500 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Northern Illinois University | $49,653 | $22,500 | $13,391 | 49% |

## 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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