Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,653
19th percentile (40th in IL)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 19th percentile of all communication disorders sciences and services masters programs nationally.

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 Illinois

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville$53,653$49,291
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$68,629
Rush University$65,171$70,810
Saint Xavier University$64,446$67,399
Midwestern University-Downers Grove$63,128$58,658
Northwestern University$62,757$62,680
National Median$59,150

Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$16,004$68,629
Rush University
Chicago
$65,171
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$36,840$64,446
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$63,128
Northwestern University
Evanston
$65,997$62,757

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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, approximately 32% 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.