# Western Michigan University: Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders (bachelor's)

Kalamazoo, MI. IPEDS 172699, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,023 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in MI: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (7 colleges, $58,526): -$503
- Versus the U.S. median: -$564

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,023 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,263 | $24,262 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 4.4 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | $62,082 | $23,992 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Calvin University | $60,986 | $21,000 | $22,992 | 74% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $60,615 | $27,750 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Andrews University | $58,526 | $25,307 | $12,547 | 72% |
| Wayne State University | $58,291 | $24,849 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Western Michigan University | $58,023 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Northern Michigan University | $57,165 | $25,500 | $14,085 | 52% |

## 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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