Location: Evanston, IL•In-State Tuition: $65,997•Admission Rate: 7%•Avg SAT: 1526
Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,034
85th percentile
Sample: 48 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How Northwestern University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwestern University earns $82k — 85th percentile among communication disorders sciences and services doctoral programs.

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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (5 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwestern UniversityEvanston$65,997$82,034———
Rush UniversityChicago—$80,786———
National Median—$75,238———

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:
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 Northwestern University, approximately 19% 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.