Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated
$25,281
Est. from LA median (5 programs)
Median DebtReported
$19,790
12% below national median

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs โ€” see details below.

Where Louisiana Tech University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all communication disorders sciences and services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

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

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston$10,125$25,281*โ€”$19,790โ€”
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond$8,373$26,032*$44,706$24,5420.94
Southern University Law CenterBaton Rougeโ€”$25,281*โ€”โ€”โ€”
Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge$9,940$25,281*โ€”$37,2501.47
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette$10,418$18,766*$40,057$24,7251.32
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge$11,954$18,575*$55,402$20,5001.10
National Medianโ€”$24,702*โ€”$22,3620.91
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with communication disorders sciences and services graduates

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

$95,410/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

$92,120/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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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 Louisiana Tech University, approximately 21% 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 5 similar programs in LA. Actual outcomes may vary.