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

River Falls, WI. IPEDS 240471, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-river-falls/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,963 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in WI: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (7 colleges, $56,878): -$1,915
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,624

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,963 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,472 | $36,768 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,014 | $39,121 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,796 | $46,855 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,578 | $71,949 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $18,234 | $79,136 | 4.5 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $66,501 | $26,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $61,737 | $25,952 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $57,862 | $20,500 | $16,550 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $56,878 | $26,211 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $54,963 | $22,500 | $14,054 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $53,793 | $22,500 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $51,497 | $20,750 | $14,559 | 51% |

## 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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