Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of Connecticut

UConn's Communication Disorders program shows surprisingly weak first-year earnings given the school's strong reputation, with graduates earning $22,345—below the national median and trailing Southern Connecticut State's program by nearly $2,000. However, the identical earnings figures across all five Connecticut schools (and the small sample size) suggest we're likely looking at incomplete data rather than a true picture of outcomes. The 60th percentile ranking within Connecticut hints this may actually perform near the middle of the pack when more complete data emerges.

The $25,000 debt load is manageable in absolute terms, though the 1.12 debt-to-earnings ratio reflects that first-year dip in income. For context, many communication disorders graduates pursue graduate degrees in speech-language pathology, where earnings jump significantly—the low initial earnings may simply reflect graduates working as aides or in entry-level positions while applying to grad programs. If your child plans to stop at the bachelor's level, these numbers are genuinely concerning. If grad school is the plan, this becomes more of a stepping stone program where the debt burden matters more than immediate earnings.

Given the data limitations and UConn's overall academic strength, I'd look at alumni outcomes from the specific SLP graduate programs your child might target. The undergraduate program's value depends almost entirely on whether it successfully positions students for competitive master's programs.