Median Debt
$21,500
4% below national median

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 Ohio

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Akron Main Campus$48,971$21,500
Kent State University at Kent$27,742$48,193$21,5000.77
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$23,758$48,237$25,9871.09
Ohio State University-Main Campus$23,509$50,300$19,5000.83
National Median$24,702$22,3620.91

Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Kent State University at Kent
Kent
$12,846$27,742$21,500
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$13,570$23,758$25,987
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$23,509$19,500

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 University of Akron Main Campus, approximately 29% 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.