Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of Connecticut-Stamford

The first-year earnings of $22,345 place this program below the national median for communication disorders graduates, though interestingly it sits at exactly Connecticut's median for the field. Given that all UConn system campuses report identical earnings for this program, these numbers likely reflect a shared dataset rather than campus-specific outcomes. The $25,000 debt load is manageable in absolute terms, but when your graduate earns less than $2,000 monthly before taxes, even moderate debt becomes a burden.

The small sample size here is critical—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers might not tell the full story. Communication disorders is often a pathway to graduate school, where the real career prospects emerge (speech-language pathologists need a master's degree for licensure). If your child plans to continue their education, the bachelor's earnings become less relevant than the debt carried forward. Southern Connecticut State shows slightly higher first-year outcomes at $24,025, suggesting alternative in-state options exist.

For families viewing this as a terminal degree, the numbers don't justify the cost. But if this is step one of a longer educational journey toward becoming an SLP, focus on minimizing undergraduate debt rather than maximizing first-year earnings. The 80% admission rate and strong Pell grant enrollment suggest accessibility, but make sure your child has concrete graduate school plans before committing.