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 Massachusetts

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Boston University$66,199
Worcester State University$34,142$51,104$21,9100.64
College of Our Lady of the Elms$31,890$55,335$27,0000.85
University of Massachusetts-Amherst$30,693$55,230$23,2500.76
Bridgewater State University$27,901$26,4710.95
National Median$24,702$22,3620.91

Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Worcester State University
Worcester
$11,286$34,142$21,910
College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee
$42,061$31,890$27,000
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$17,357$30,693$23,250
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater
$11,389$27,901$26,471

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 Boston University, approximately 18% 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.