# West Virginia University: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Morgantown, WV. IPEDS 238032, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,252 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,920 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in WV: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (3 colleges, $54,252): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,335

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,252 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,450 | $40,919 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,501 | $54,129 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,179 | $61,395 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,710 | $81,014 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,273 | $87,782 | 4.1 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University | $55,037 | $25,588 | $7,502 | 51% |
| West Virginia University | $54,252 | $23,920 | $15,634 | 65% |
| West Liberty University | $47,212 | not reported | $15,366 | 60% |

## 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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