# The University of Texas at Austin: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,286
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,405 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (15 colleges, $59,624): +$7,781
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,818

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,405 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 3.7 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | $70,864 | $16,500 | $26,182 | 59% |
| Texas Christian University | $69,730 | not reported | $36,660 | 86% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $67,405 | $20,500 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas State University | $66,995 | $18,524 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Baylor University | $63,909 | $21,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $63,026 | $21,500 | not reported | not reported |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $61,476 | $20,500 | $14,260 | 53% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $59,624 | $14,750 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Texas Woman's University | $59,564 | $17,463 | $11,963 | 49% |
| University of North Texas | $57,888 | $20,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| University of Houston | $54,126 | $20,250 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Lamar University | $54,087 | $22,500 | $9,366 | 37% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $53,019 | $24,118 | $12,090 | 42% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $49,834 | $19,250 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $48,740 | $27,000 | $16,442 | 46% |

## 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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