Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn-Avery Point's communication disorders program produces graduates earning just $22,345 in their first year—below the national median for this field. The modest $25,000 debt load keeps the ratio manageable at 1.12, but that initial paycheck translates to barely above minimum wage for many entry-level positions. It's worth noting that this field typically requires a master's degree for clinical practice, so these bachelor's-level earnings likely reflect assistants or those pursuing other paths.

The state context reveals an important nuance: while this program sits at only the 25th percentile nationally, it's at the 60th percentile among Connecticut's communication disorders programs. That's less impressive than it sounds—all six Connecticut programs cluster at nearly identical earnings around $22,000-$24,000, with Southern Connecticut State slightly ahead. The program essentially performs at the state median, which itself lags behind national standards.

With fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, treat these numbers cautiously. If your child plans to pursue graduate education in speech-language pathology (the typical path), this bachelor's degree serves mainly as a stepping stone, making the modest debt reasonable. However, if they hope to enter the workforce immediately after this degree, understand that earnings start low and the bachelor's alone offers limited career options in this field.