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

Amherst, MA. IPEDS 166629, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,693
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,620 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $58,126): +$5,494
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,033

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,620 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 5.3 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $63,620 | $23,250 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Emerson College | $61,496 | $26,425 | $49,180 | 77% |
| Worcester State University | $58,126 | $21,910 | $13,381 | 62% |
| Bridgewater State University | $50,059 | $26,471 | $16,383 | 53% |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $41,831 | $27,000 | $17,545 | 68% |

## 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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