# University of Kansas: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Lawrence, KS. IPEDS 155317, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kansas/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,227
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,436 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,781 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in KS: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (4 colleges, $57,537): +$1,899
- Versus the U.S. median: +$849

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,436 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,544 | $53,437 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,942 | $55,133 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,154 | $64,556 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,169 | $81,660 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,544 | $96,037 | 3.8 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $61,621 | $19,500 | $19,406 | 71% |
| University of Kansas | $59,436 | $23,781 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Wichita State University | $55,638 | $21,750 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Fort Hays State University | $50,246 | $24,000 | $12,569 | 48% |

## 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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