Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of Central Florida

UCF's communication disorders program starts graduates at a modest $26,286—slightly below the Florida median—but the story shifts dramatically by year four, when earnings jump 68% to $44,200. This trajectory matters for a field where many graduates pursue graduate education for speech-language pathology or audiology careers; the bachelor's degree serves as a stepping stone, and these numbers suggest UCF prepares students well for that next phase or for entry-level clinical roles.

The debt picture is straightforward at $22,075—manageable enough that first-year graduates face a debt load just 84% of their initial earnings. However, it's worth noting that Florida programs in this field typically carry lower debt (median: $15,267), so UCF students are borrowing about $7,000 more than the state average. That said, the program performs solidly against national benchmarks, ranking in the 60th percentile for earnings across all communication disorders programs nationwide.

The clearest takeaway: if your child plans to enter the workforce immediately after graduation, that first year will be lean. But the robust earnings growth and reasonable debt load make this a viable foundation—particularly if graduate school is part of the plan. The strong sample size (100+ graduates) means these numbers reliably reflect actual outcomes, not statistical noise.