# Southern University and A & M College: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS 160621, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-university-and-a-and-m-college/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,281
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,611 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $37,250 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in LA: 4 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (7 colleges, $51,611): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,976

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.85 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,611 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,047 | $92,378 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $19,395 | $94,066 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $22,288 | $108,097 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,292 | $122,666 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,069 | $126,435 | 6.6 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | $59,081 | $19,790 | $11,864 | 64% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $58,406 | $18,252 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $55,630 | $20,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $51,611 | $37,250 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $51,611 | $37,250 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $51,531 | $24,725 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $46,061 | $24,542 | $13,154 | 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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