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

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $16,853
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,072 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in PA: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (10 colleges, $62,754): -$682
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,485

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,072 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 6.0 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marywood University | $69,872 | $24,187 | $23,388 | 72% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $66,538 | $26,371 | $15,699 | 55% |
| La Salle University | $65,759 | not reported | $19,409 | 57% |
| Duquesne University | $64,196 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $63,436 | $26,985 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $62,072 | $25,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Temple University | $62,061 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $60,249 | $26,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $57,936 | $20,709 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $56,316 | $24,450 | $18,256 | 52% |

## 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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