# Valdosta State University: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Valdosta, GA. IPEDS 141264, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/valdosta-state-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,426 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $55,426): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,161

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,426 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,378 | $42,389 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,541 | $43,125 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,877 | $53,684 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $14,906 | $67,375 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $15,905 | $71,891 | 3.3 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $67,975 | $19,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Valdosta State University | $55,426 | $26,000 | $10,945 | 42% |
| University of West Georgia | $45,806 | $24,723 | $12,786 | 44% |

## 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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