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

Mobile, AL. IPEDS 102094, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,204 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,989 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in AL: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $54,856): -$652
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,383

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,204 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,657 | $56,324 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 5.0 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $56,071 | $23,250 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $55,508 | $19,500 | $24,323 | 82% |
| University of South Alabama | $54,204 | $22,989 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Montevallo | $49,979 | $24,250 | $17,683 | 54% |

## 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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