Median Debt
$16,500
26% below national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online$56,699$16,500
Baylor University$38,174$57,805$21,0000.55
Stephen F Austin State University$34,509$47,458$20,5000.59
University of Houston$30,395$47,703$20,2500.67
University of North Texas$28,337$51,985$20,5000.72
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center$27,008$52,064$21,5000.80
National Median$24,702$22,3620.91

Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Baylor University
Waco
$54,844$38,174$21,000
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$10,600$34,509$20,500
University of Houston
Houston
$9,711$30,395$20,250
University of North Texas
Denton
$11,164$28,337$20,500
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock
$27,008$21,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online, approximately 60% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.