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

Kingston, RI. IPEDS 217484, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,633
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,922 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,335

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,922 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,368 | $60,633 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,923 | $54,535 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,803 | $75,129 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,394 | $98,723 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,460 | $120,101 | 5.7 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | $60,922 | $23,250 | $21,440 | 73% |

## 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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