Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,356
80th percentile

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services professional's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison$11,205$82,356โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of the PacificStockton$55,340$106,443โ€”โ€”โ€”
Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis$62,982$75,877โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill$8,989$70,488โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences CenterOklahoma Cityโ€”$58,271$67,258โ€”โ€”
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman$9,595$58,271$67,258โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$70,488โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with communication disorders sciences and services graduates

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

$95,410/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

$92,120/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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 Wisconsin-Madison, approximately 15% 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.