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

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,713 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (8 colleges, $53,952): +$7,761
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,126

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,713 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 4.3 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $63,475 | $25,368 | $24,398 | 80% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $61,713 | $24,500 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Central Missouri | $55,753 | not reported | $14,462 | 54% |
| Rockhurst University | $54,236 | $27,000 | $25,884 | 75% |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $53,667 | not reported | $22,066 | 66% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $51,817 | $17,781 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $50,774 | $21,500 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Truman State University | $48,320 | $19,875 | $12,780 | 69% |

## 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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