Where Boston University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all communication disorders sciences and services bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | — | $66,199 | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $26,817 | $71,855 | +168% |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $31,890 | $55,335 | +74% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $30,693 | $55,230 | +80% |
| Worcester State University | $34,142 | $51,104 | +50% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (9 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston UniversityBoston | $65,168 | $31,292* | $66,199 | $25,684* | — |
 Worcester State UniversityWorcester | $11,286 | $34,142* | $51,104 | $21,910* | 0.64 |
 College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee | $42,061 | $31,890* | $55,335 | $27,000* | 0.85 |
 University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst | $17,357 | $30,693* | $55,230 | $23,250* | 0.76 |
 Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater | $11,389 | $27,901* | — | $26,471* | 0.95 |
| National Median | — | $24,702* | — | $22,362* | 0.91 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with communication disorders sciences and services graduates
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in MA. Actual outcomes may vary.