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

Bellingham, WA. IPEDS 237011, CIP 51.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-washington-university/majors/speech-language-pathology-communication-disorders

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,512
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,802 (U.S. median for this major: $58,587 across 213 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,500 (U.S. median $22,225)
- Rank in WA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $64,148): -$2,346
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,215

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,802 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,915 | $57,213 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,147 | $62,671 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,539 | $77,698 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $24,301 | $107,653 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,984 | $123,969 | 5.7 years |

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

## Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $80,947 | $18,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Eastern Washington University | $65,245 | not reported | $13,886 | 44% |
| Washington State University | $63,052 | $26,000 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Western Washington University | $61,802 | $17,500 | $21,193 | 65% |

## 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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