# State University of New York at Cortland: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Cortland, NY. IPEDS 196149, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-cortland/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,122 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in NY: 9 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (19 colleges, $61,761): +$361
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,535

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,122 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,550 | $52,710 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $16,453 | $69,103 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $20,102 | $84,428 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,636 | $90,871 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $25,853 | $108,583 | 4.0 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Queens College | $78,281 | $8,500 | $4,195 | 53% |
| Iona University | $77,352 | $26,000 | $29,188 | 56% |
| New York University | $75,970 | $24,650 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Long Island University | $75,502 | not reported | $33,062 | 57% |
| St. John's University-New York | $74,937 | $23,250 | $29,999 | 66% |
| Molloy University | $74,070 | $27,865 | $24,347 | 70% |
| Hofstra University | $68,984 | $26,742 | $34,176 | 69% |
| Adelphi University | $64,190 | $26,000 | $30,783 | 67% |
| State University of New York at Cortland | $62,122 | $23,250 | $22,345 | 68% |
| CUNY Lehman College | $61,761 | $11,544 | $3,148 | 51% |
| Mercy University | $61,161 | $27,000 | $14,072 | 46% |
| Ithaca College | $61,090 | $24,403 | $33,926 | 76% |
| Nazareth University | $60,754 | $27,000 | $29,357 | 73% |
| State University of New York at New Paltz | $60,112 | $24,980 | $18,809 | 72% |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $57,369 | $24,377 | $15,897 | 50% |
| University at Buffalo | $57,360 | $21,944 | $20,995 | 75% |
| Syracuse University | $56,485 | not reported | $38,793 | 84% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $53,653 | $25,500 | $17,156 | 59% |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $50,821 | $14,250 | $3,103 | 54% |

## 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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